In an unexpected decision, incumbent New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he is officially withdraws from the race for re-election, just weeks before the municipal elections scheduled for November 4.
The announcement was made through a video posted on his X account (formerly Twitter), in which the president explained the reasons behind his departure. Despite having reiterated in previous weeks his intention to run as an independent candidate, Adams confirmed that he will no longer continue with his campaign.
Why he’s retire?
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
In his message, Eric Adams was clear:
Economic barriers, media pressure and difficulties in obtaining financing made this career unviable
Eric Adams
In addition to financial challenges, the mayor faced low public approval and internal problems in his own political space.
He had even given up competing in the Democratic primary, which led him to run as an independent, a strategy that failed to take off in the polls.
With Adams’ departure, the mayoral race is completely redefined.
Three main candidates remain in the race:
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate, identified with the progressive wing.
Andrew Cuomo, former governor of New York, now an independent.
Curtis Sliwa, representative of the Republican Party.
The most recent polls placed Adams in a distant fourth position, behind these three names.
His withdrawal is seen by analysts as an attempt not to split the vote of the political center, especially in the face of the growing popularity of the socialist Democrat Mamdani.
Who does Eric Adams support?
In his video, the mayor did not offer public endorsement of any of the candidates.
Nor did he mention his rivals by name. However, he did leave a direct message:
“New Yorkers should be wary of any movement that promises to completely destroy what together we built for generations.”
With this phrase, Adams made implicit reference to Mamdani’s proposals, without naming him.
For the Latino community in New York, this decision is a game changer.
Eric Adams was known to maintain contact with Hispanic-majority neighborhoods such as the Bronx, Harlem and parts of Queens.
However, his distance from the progressive Democratic base and recent public scandals had diminished his support among young Latino voters.
Now, many Hispanics are wondering who will best represent their interests on key issues such as:
Public safety
Affordable housing
Local immigration
Social programs
The race is becoming clearer, but also more polarized.
What’s next?
Although Adams will no longer be campaigning, his name will still appear on the ballot, as the deadline to legally withdraw has passed.
This could lead to voter confusion, so it is recommended to check active candidates before casting your ballot.
The election for New York’s new mayor will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
The new administration will take office in January 2026.
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