Adams Drops Out of NYC Mayor Race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is no longer seeking re-election. Adams dropped out of the mayoral race Sunday, announcing his decision in a video post on social media, per Fox News . Five weeks remain until Election…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is no longer seeking re-election.
Adams dropped out of the mayoral race Sunday, announcing his decision in a video post on social media, per Fox News.
Five weeks remain until Election Day. Adams, who was running as a third-party candidate, did not mention his plans for the future.
“Despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue my re-election campaign,” Adams said. “The constant media speculation about my future and the campaign finance board’s decision to withhold millions of dollars have undermined my ability to raise the funds needed for a serious campaign.”
“It’s been an honor to be your mayor,” Adams said, adding what he has achieved while in office. This includes crime reduction, housing affordability and economic recovery.
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Adams has lagged behind Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate and former Gov. AndrewCuomo, another third-party candidate in campaign fundraising and spending.
Mamdani called Adams’ exit as a pivotal moment in the election.“In just over 5 weeks, we’ll turn the page on the Politics