Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that he's staying in the New York City mayoral race as an independent candidate, saying he is "in it to win it."

Following Democratic primary loss to Zohran Mamdani, the former governor is hoping a broader electorate will help him salvage his campaign.

Cuomo vowed Monday to remain in the race, weeks after he was trounced by Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary.

“No means no, Andrew,” wrote an X account for Don’t Rank Evil Andrew for Mayor, a group that had organized to prevent people from ranking Cuomo in the Democratic primary, referring to the more than a dozen women that Cuomo sexually harassed.

In response to the news, Mamdani’s campaign issued a statement, writing, “While Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams are tripping over themselves to cut backroom deals with billionaires and Republicans, Zohran Mamdani is focused on making this city more affordable for New Yorkers. That’s the choice this November.”

The state has expensed more than $20.5 million for the legal defense of Andrew Cuomo and several officials who worked in the executive chamber.