New York City Mayor Eric Adams suspends his reelection bid

"New York City Mayor Eric Adams is ending his reelection bid, a move long sought by rivals of Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani who have wanted to consolidate the opposition against him. Adams announced his decision Sunday in a video posted to X, saying 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."

"Adams' decision to leave the race adds another twist to a mayoral primary unlike any other in recent memory. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, notched a stunning win in June's Democratic primary over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is now mounting an independent campaign. Cuomo allies have long pushed Adams to withdraw to give himself a better chance against Mamdani in November. President Donald Trump, a native New Yorker, has also suggested the field should be narrowed."

Eric Adams announced he is ending his reelection campaign, saying media speculation and the campaign finance board's decision to withhold millions undermined his fundraising capacity. He said the campaign was for the underserved, marginalized and those abandoned by government and expressed pride in actions taken during his mayoralty. Adams' withdrawal changes a contested primary landscape after Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic nomination and Andrew Cuomo launched an independent bid. Cuomo allies had urged Adams to withdraw. President Trump urged narrowing the field and an aide met with Adams. Adams trailed in polls and his exit leaves uncertain vote shifts.

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