Overview

• Rep. Jim Clyburn endorsed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, praising his experience and record of accomplishment.
• Clyburn pointed to Cuomo’s past achievements in affordable housing and his talent for building coalitions in underserved communities.
• The endorsement adds to Cuomo’s lineup of high-profile backers, which includes Michael Bloomberg, Tom Suozzi and Gregory Meeks.
• Clyburn is participating in robocalls urging New Yorkers to vote early as a heat wave with temperatures near 100 degrees is forecast for Tuesday.
• Recent independent polls still show Cuomo leading Assembly member Zohran Mamdani, although Mamdani has steadily closed the gap.