Overview

• The November 4 ballot now features Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, independent Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
• Adams also cited constant media speculation about his future in a video posted on X announcing his decision.
• The federal corruption case against him was dropped in April on instruction from the U.S. Department of Justice.
• His public rapprochement with Donald Trump had damaged his standing with many New Yorkers, according to reporting.
• The 2022-elected mayor had left the Democratic Party and was seeking reelection as an independent.