NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York State Sen. Jessica Ramos officially endorsed Andrew Cuomo on Friday for New York City's next mayor.

Ramos, who is also running for mayor, says she is staying in the race and will remain on the ballot in order to keep having a voice to advocate for her causes.

The endorsement comes as an acknowledgement by Ramos that she will not win the primary election.

"Raising the minimum wage, building truly affordable housing, delivering for workers and immigrants -- those still need a champion, and I know with Andrew we can deliver," Ramos said at a morning news conference at the Carpenters Union.

The progressive state senator, who represents parts of Queens, has been critical of the former governor in the past, even questioning his mental acuity.

"I need to say it,

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