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Eric Adams Suspends Re‑election Bid, Upending NYC Mayoral Race

The decision refocuses the contest on Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo, with vote‑splitting risks persisting.

Overview

  • Adams announced in a video on X that he is ending his campaign, blaming constant media speculation and the Campaign Finance Board’s refusal to release matching funds, and he declined to endorse anyone.
  • His name will still appear on the November 4 ballot due to deadlines, even as he vowed to continue public service through the end of his term.
  • Public polls had Adams running fourth behind Mamdani, Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, and consolidation models suggest Cuomo benefits most if the field narrows.
  • Sliwa says he will stay in the race, complicating efforts to create a one‑on‑one matchup that polling indicates would be more competitive.
  • Reporting describes Trump‑side efforts to shape the field, including a meeting between aide Steve Witkoff and Adams about potential jobs, while Democrats such as Gov. Kathy Hochul and Kamala Harris have lined up behind Mamdani.