Andrew Cuomo To Be Endorsed by Labor Group for Mayor’s Race He Has Not Entered
The carpenter’s union is gearing up to support Cuomo’s attempt at a comeback.
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NEW YORK — Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's anticipated mayoral campaign is set to receive its first endorsement from the New York City District Council of Carpenters, according to three sources familiar with the situation, as reported by PMG.
The union had previously backed incumbent Eric Adams four years ago, but Cuomo has been actively engaging with key supporters of the mayor as he prepares to launch a campaign ahead of the June 24 Democratic primary.
On Monday, a representative from the union did not refute the prospect of Cuomo receiving the group's endorsement. “When it’s time to announce an endorsement we will,” stated Kevin Elkins, the union’s political director.
A spokesperson for Cuomo chose not to comment on the matter.
The former governor, who resigned in 2021 following sexual harassment allegations—which he has denied—currently stands as a leading contender in the race he has yet to officially enter. Public polls indicate that he holds a significant advantage over the other declared Democrats, despite facing some of the highest negative ratings among them.
His opponents have started to target his past record, with one group now spending on advertisements against both him and Mayor Eric Adams. Adams, who has been impacted by the aftermath of a federal indictment, on Monday dismissed inquiries about Cuomo’s apparent early advantage.
Throughout his time in office, Cuomo maintained a generally favorable relationship with most trade unions, although he experienced tensions with public employee labor groups early in his first term during a state budget crisis.
While the carpenters’ endorsement is not typically seen as among the most influential in New York City’s Democratic primaries—like those from the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council or 32BJ SEIU—union dynamics are always evolving, and candidates continue to seek out endorsements from these groups.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
The union had previously backed incumbent Eric Adams four years ago, but Cuomo has been actively engaging with key supporters of the mayor as he prepares to launch a campaign ahead of the June 24 Democratic primary.
On Monday, a representative from the union did not refute the prospect of Cuomo receiving the group's endorsement. “When it’s time to announce an endorsement we will,” stated Kevin Elkins, the union’s political director.
A spokesperson for Cuomo chose not to comment on the matter.
The former governor, who resigned in 2021 following sexual harassment allegations—which he has denied—currently stands as a leading contender in the race he has yet to officially enter. Public polls indicate that he holds a significant advantage over the other declared Democrats, despite facing some of the highest negative ratings among them.
His opponents have started to target his past record, with one group now spending on advertisements against both him and Mayor Eric Adams. Adams, who has been impacted by the aftermath of a federal indictment, on Monday dismissed inquiries about Cuomo’s apparent early advantage.
Throughout his time in office, Cuomo maintained a generally favorable relationship with most trade unions, although he experienced tensions with public employee labor groups early in his first term during a state budget crisis.
While the carpenters’ endorsement is not typically seen as among the most influential in New York City’s Democratic primaries—like those from the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council or 32BJ SEIU—union dynamics are always evolving, and candidates continue to seek out endorsements from these groups.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
