List of United States Political Families (C) - The Cuomos

The Cuomos

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• Mario Cuomo, (June 15, 1932-), unsuccessful candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New York in 1974; appointed New York Secretary of State by Governor Hugh Carey serving 1975–1978; unsuccessful candidate in Democratic primary for New York City Mayor in 1977, losing to Ed Koch; unsuccessful Liberal party candidate in general election for New York City Mayor in 1977, again losing to Ed Koch; Lieutenant Governor of New York 1979–1982; Governor of New York 1983–1994; keynote speaker at the 1984 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco;
  • Andrew Cuomo, US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 1997–2001; New York State Attorney General, (2007–2010); Governor of New York 2011–present Son of Mario Cuomo.

NOTE: Andrew Cuomo is also former son-in-law of U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.