Eric Adams ends re-election bid for New York City mayor

September 28, 2025

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has withdrawn from his re-election campaign five weeks before the election, citing media speculation and lack of public matching funds as key factors hampering his campaign. Adams, who was originally elected as a Democrat in 2022 but was running as an independent this time, had been indicted on bribery and fraud charges that were later dismissed by the Trump administration. The race now narrows to Democrat Zohran Mamdani, former governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa, with Adams declining to endorse any candidate but warning against "those who claim the answer to destroy the very system we built together.

Who is affected

New York City voters
Eric Adams himself
Remaining candidates (Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa)
New York City residents who will be governed by the election winner

What action is being taken

Mayor Adams is withdrawing from the re-election race
Adams is continuing to serve out the remainder of his current term until January 1
Adams' name remains on the ballot because the deadline to change it has passed

Why it matters

The withdrawal of the incumbent mayor significantly alters the electoral landscape just five weeks before the election
It narrows the field to three main candidates with different political orientations
The situation reflects deeper tensions between Adams and the Democratic party
The withdrawal comes amid corruption allegations that have damaged Adams' once-promising political career
The change could potentially shift the city's approach to issues like immigration and cost of living

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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