Peloni: Citing doubts of his success and funding complications Eric Adams Drops out of NYC mayoral race. I sincerely appreciate Mayor Adams dropping out, for any reason to be honest, but I wish he had done so prior to the deadline required to remove his name from the ballot. Will Adams quitting be enough to overcome Mamdani’s previously all but certain success in this race? I doubt it. So now that this is down to a three man race will either Silwa or Cuomo follow Adams lead?
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Eric Adams quit his reelection bid Saturday, ending his campaign for New York City mayor as he trailed badly in polls behind socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The embattled mayor announced his withdrawal through a video statement after weeks of mounting pressure from party insiders who feared a split field would hand victory to Mamdani in November.
“It’s been an honor to be your mayor,” Adams said in the announcement. “Although our successes… I know I cannot continue my campaign.”
Only in America. Only in New York.
Thank you for making my story a reality. pic.twitter.com/efHuyBnITJ— Eric Adams (@ericadamsfornyc) September 28, 2025
Adams sat in fourth place in recent polling, far behind frontrunner Mamdani, Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. His decision comes after President Trump’s Department of Justice dismissed federal corruption charges against him earlier this year.
The mayor faced a five-count indictment last September on bribery and fraud charges. Prosecutors accused him of accepting over $100,000 in illegal campaign contributions and travel perks from foreign nationals seeking influence, including Turkish officials.
“Many are skeptical of me after my historical indictment,” Adams admitted in his video message.
Despite suspending his campaign, Adams will remain on the November 4 ballot alongside fellow dropout Jim Walden. Neither can legally remove their names at this point.
Adams refused to endorse any remaining candidates. He took veiled shots at both Mamdani and Cuomo, warning voters against radical ideologies in local government and candidates who change positions on issues.
“I want to be clear, although this is the end of my campaign, this will not be the end of my public service,” Adams said. “I will keep fighting for our city no matter what because I am a New Yorker.”
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