Summary
Eric Adams, the Mayor of New York City, decided not to run for re-election, just five weeks before the election. He cited media speculation and a lack of campaign funds as reasons for his withdrawal. This leaves the main mayoral race to Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa.
Key Facts
- Eric Adams announced he is ending his re-election campaign for New York City mayor.
- The decision comes shortly before the election, which is five weeks away.
- He blamed media speculation and the campaign finance board's decision to deny public matching funds.
- Remaining key candidates are Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa.
- Adams was running as an independent after a bribery and fraud indictment, which was dropped.
- His popularity decreased due to corruption allegations and issues with city costs and immigration.
- Adams will still be on the election ballot as it is too late to change.
- His term as mayor will end on January 1.
