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Andrew Cuomo

Andrew Mark Cuomo is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 56th governor of New York from 2011 to 2021.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Andrew Mark Cuomo is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 56th governor of New York from 2011 to 2021. A Democrat and son of former New York governor Mario Cuomo, he also served as the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and as New York attorney general. He resigned as governor in 2021 amid sexual misconduct allegations and later ran for mayor of New York City in 2025.

Early life and education

Andrew Cuomo was born in New York City in 1957. He graduated from Fordham University and later earned a law degree from Albany Law School.

Political career

Cuomo worked in his father’s political circle before entering federal and state office. He served as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 1997 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. He then served as New York State Attorney General from 2007 to 2010. He was elected governor in 2010.

Governorship of New York

Cuomo served three terms as governor, from January 2011 until his resignation in August 2021. His tenure included major policy achievements and a later period of controversy and scandal.

Resignation and later political activity

Cuomo resigned following multiple sexual misconduct allegations. He later re-entered electoral politics as an independent candidate in the 2025 New York City mayoral race.

Key facts

  • Served as governor of New York from 2011 to 2021.
  • Held cabinet-level office as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 1997 to 2001.
  • Served as New York State Attorney General from 2007 to 2010.
  • Resigned as governor in August 2021 amid sexual misconduct allegations.
  • Ran as an independent in the 2025 New York City mayoral election.
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Canadian context

Andrew Cuomo is mainly relevant to Canadian readers through cross-border news coverage of New York State politics, U.S. federal housing policy, and the 2025 New York City mayoral race, which received significant Canadian media attention.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Andrew Cuomo?
Andrew Cuomo is an American lawyer and politician who served as governor of New York from 2011 to 2021.
What offices did Andrew Cuomo hold?
He served as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, New York attorney general, and governor of New York.
Why did Andrew Cuomo resign as governor?
He resigned in 2021 amid sexual misconduct allegations.
What is Andrew Cuomo’s political party?
He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Did Andrew Cuomo run for mayor of New York City?
Yes. He ran as an independent in the 2025 New York City mayoral election.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Cuomo
    Supports: Birth date, party, governorship, resignation, and 2025 mayoral candidacy.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Andrew-Cuomo
    Supports: Biography, cabinet service, attorney general role, governorship, and resignation.
  3. National Governors Association — https://www.nga.org/governor/andrew-cuomo/
    Supports: Birth date, education, family background, HUD service, attorney general election, and governorship.
  4. Ballotpedia — https://www.ballotpedia.org/Andrew_Cuomo
    Supports: Dates of resignation and office tenure.
  5. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/nyregion/andrew-cuomo-timeline.html
    Supports: Career timeline and 2025 mayoral campaign context.