Adams drops out, leaving the race between Democrat Zohran Mamdani and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.Published On 28 Sep 202528 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareNew York Mayor Eric Adams has announced that he is dropping his re-election bid, leaving the race likely between Democrat Zohran Mamdani and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.“Despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue my reelection campaign,” Adams said in a post on X on Sunday.According to public opinion polls, Adams had been running far behind Mamdani and Cuomo, who is running as an independent. They indicate Mamdani has a sizeable lead before the November 4 election in the most populous city in the United States.Adams had been struggling to raise money.
