Mayor Eric Adams Denied Public Campaign Funds in Re-Election Bid

The NYC Campaign Finance Board cites legal and procedural violations, withholding over $4 million in matching funds as Adams faces federal corruption charges.

The New York City Campaign Finance Board ruled that Mayor Eric Adams' 2025 re-election campaign is ineligible for public matching funds due to alleged violations of campaign finance laws.
The board's decision follows Adams' September indictment on federal corruption charges, including soliciting illegal foreign donations and engaging in straw donor schemes.
Adams' campaign lawyer stated they would address the board's concerns, emphasizing the campaign still has significant resources to compete in the upcoming primary.
The ruling coincides with the resignation of Adams' senior adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin, who is reportedly under investigation in a separate corruption probe related to city real estate dealings.
Adams' trial is scheduled for April 2025, leaving limited time to clear his name before the primary election against a growing field of challengers, including Scott Stringer, who secured $2 million in matching funds.