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Andrew Cuomo
Democrat

Andrew Cuomo

U.S. House – NY-12 (Primary)

District: NY-12County: New YorkGeneral: November 3, 2026Primary: June 23, 2026

About

Andrew Cuomo served as New York's 56th Governor from 2011 to 2021, when he resigned amid sexual harassment allegations and a nursing home COVID data controversy. Before that, he served as state Attorney General and HUD Secretary under President Clinton. He is now running for the NY-12 congressional seat.

Policy Positions

Housing & Rent

Cuomo oversaw major infrastructure and affordable housing investments as Governor. He has pointed to his record of building affordable housing and supporting the NY DREAM Act as evidence of his commitment to housing equity.

Infrastructure & Transit

Cuomo championed major infrastructure projects including the new Tappan Zee (Governor Mario M. Cuomo) Bridge, the redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport, and the expansion of Penn Station plans.

Healthcare

Cuomo expanded Medicaid under his tenure as Governor and championed the NY Health Act in his early terms. He has supported aggressive public health policies.

Climate & Energy

Cuomo signed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act in 2019, one of the most ambitious climate laws in the country. He championed offshore wind development.

Campaign Funding

$1.1M

raised · 2025-2026

Industry breakdown not yet available.

Primarily funded by large individual donations from real estate and finance circles, drawing on donor networks from his tenure as Governor. Detailed industry breakdown not yet available. View filings directly at https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/house/NY/12/2026/.

10% small donors10% from PACs

2 financial controversies documented.

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