NYC Mayor Adams Exits Race, Warns Against Vote for ‘Chaos’

New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his reelection bid amid sagging poll numbers and a push from political and business leaders looking for a more potent challenge to Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani.

In a video posted on X announcing his decision, Adams, who was running as an independent, said that “despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue my reelection campaign. The constant media speculation about my future and the campaign finance board’s decision to withhold millions of dollars have undermined my ability to raise the funds needed for a serious campaign.”