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EXCLUSIVE: A prominent Empire State Republican is backing former Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race next week in a bid to derail Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani.

Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., a House lawmaker who previously chaired the New York State Republican Party, told Fox News Digital that it was a "no-brainer" backing Cuomo, despite their disagreements, over Mamdani.

"This is a simple choice. I mean, one candidate has a shot to win. I mean, there's polling that has him 10 points down in a very fluid situation," Langworthy said.

"This is about saving the city from communism. I've had plenty of disagreements — very publicly over the years — and fought tooth and nail with Governor Cuomo. But

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