NYC Mayoral Race Upended as Eric Adams Ends Campaign But Stays on Ballot
NYC Mayor Eric Adams ended his reelection campaign, yet remains on the ballot, significantly reshaping the mayoral race and boosting rivals Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo.
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Overview
- NYC Mayor Eric Adams officially ended his reelection campaign, shaking up the city's mayoral race, though he will remain on the ballot as the withdrawal deadline has passed.
- Adams' decision followed consistently low poll numbers, denial of public matching funds, and scrutiny from a federal bribery case and corruption allegations.
- His withdrawal escalates the contest, with Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa now positioning themselves to benefit.
- Polls indicate Zohran Mamdani currently leads Andrew Cuomo by 4-10 points, with conservatives hoping Cuomo can stop Mamdani in the race.
- Experts believe Adams' withdrawal may not be enough for Cuomo to catch up, though Adams' supporters are likely to back Cuomo in the ongoing contest.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the NYC mayoral race as an ideological battle, emphasizing Zohran Mamdani's "socialist" label and the collective efforts to "stop" him. They highlight the hopes of conservatives and the role of figures like Trump in seeking to consolidate opposition. The coverage also subtly links Eric Adams' dropped corruption charges to the Trump administration's desire to influence the race, creating a narrative of political maneuvering against Mamdani.
"The Democratic political establishment that was initially stunned by Zohran Mamdani’s rise and then increasingly desperate to stop him had the first piece of good news in months."
The Free Press"Adams will remain on the ballot since the deadline to withdraw his name has passed, and polls conducted in September indicated that his support among New York City voters was low."
Associated Press"Adams has trailed the two front-runners for months, while Sliwa – already at a disadvantage in a famously blue city – has failed to net competitive figures."
USA TODAY"Once seen as a rising star in New York politics, the former police officer's popularity waned due to corruption allegations, tensions with Democrats over immigration, and frustration with the city's rising cost of living."
BBC News"Adams said in his announcement he could not continue his bid because of what he said was media speculation and funds withheld by the CFB "have undermined my ability to raise the funds needed for a serious campaign.""
ABC News"Adams, who took office in January 2022, announced he was dropping out of the mayor's race in a video posted to his social media Sunday afternoon."
CBS News"Adams’ decision to drop out of the race as a one-term mayor, announced Sept. 28, narrows the field and likely improves the chances of fellow independent candidate and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo."
USA TODAY"Adams’ campaign was severely wounded by his now-dismissed federal bribery case and liberal anger over his warm relationship with President Donald Trump."
Fortune"Adams capitulation could potentially provide a lift to the campaign of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a fellow centrist who portrayed himself as the only candidate potentially able to beat the Democratic Party’s nominee, state Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani."
Associated Press"Adams urged his successor to "continue the work we started, lowering the cost of living, investing in quality of life and staying laser-focused on reducing crime and disorder through investments in policing, mental health, substance abuse care, homelessness services and community-based initiatives.""
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Eric Adams ended his reelection campaign due to consistently low poll numbers, denial of public matching funds, and scrutiny from a federal bribery case and corruption allegations. He remains on the ballot because the withdrawal deadline has already passed.
The main candidates benefiting from Eric Adams' withdrawal are Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Zohran Mamdani's platform includes support for free city buses, a rent freeze on rent-stabilized housing, operation of city-run grocery stores to lower prices, universal childcare, construction of 200,000 new affordable housing units, public safety reform, and a $30 minimum wage by 2030. He also advocates tax increases on corporations and individuals earning over $1 million annually.
Polling indicates that Zohran Mamdani currently leads Andrew Cuomo by 4 to 10 points. Despite Eric Adams' withdrawal, experts believe this may not be sufficient for Cuomo to close the gap, although Adams' supporters are likely to back Cuomo.
Eric Adams faced low poll numbers, was denied public matching funds, and was under scrutiny related to a federal bribery case and other corruption allegations during his reelection campaign.
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