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Eric Adams says he is dropping out of New York City mayoral race

Mayor Eric Adams cited withheld public funding and media speculation as reasons for ending his re-election bid, leaving the race with just three main contenders, according to polls.

  • New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced he is ending his bid for re-election, just five weeks before the election.
  • Adams cited 'constant media speculation' and the denial of public matching funds as reasons for his withdrawal.
  • His exit leaves Democrat Zohran Mamdani, former governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in the race.
  • Adams stated, 'I will continue to fight for this city,' emphasizing the need for real change.
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The mayor of New York, Eric Adams, announced on Sunday that he will not seek re-election in the November 4 elections, abandoning a contest closely followed by President Donald Trump. "Despite everything we have achieved, I cannot continue my re-election campaign," Adams, weakened by allegations of corruption, said in a video published in X. "The constant speculation of the media about my future and the decision of the campaign's funding board to…

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Politico broke the news in on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
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