US EditionEric Adams says he is dropping out of New York City mayoral race
Mayor Adams ended his re-election bid due to withheld public funding and ongoing media scrutiny, with polls showing him trailing significantly behind leading candidates.
- New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced he is ending his re-election bid, stating, "Despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue my reelection campaign."
- Adams cited media speculation and the Campaign Finance Board's withholding of funds as reasons for his decision, expressing he was "wrongfully charged" in a federal case.
- Polls show Adams was trailing behind frontrunner Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo, impacting his ability to raise campaign funds.
- Adams will complete his term, which ends on January 1, 2026, but did not endorse another candidate as he exits the race.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams ends re-election bid after poor polling performance against Mamdani
Amid declining popularity, the Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, announced on Sunday that he is ending his re-election bid. Adams' announcement came just over a month before the election day in the city.
The mayor of New York, Eric Adams, announced this Sunday that he is withdrawing from the contest for reelection, after weeks of speculation and in the midst of increasing pressure to reduce the number of candidates on the November ballot. His departure seeks to prevent socialist Zohran Mamdani, favorite in the polls, from benefiting from a divided political field.Read more]]>
The American media referred to discussions between the elected candidate and the Trump administration so that the latter could withdraw.
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