Adams launches independent mayoral bid days after Mamdani upset

New York City Mayor Eric Adams formally kicked off his independent bid for reelection Thursday, two days after state Assembly member Zohran Mamdani scored a big upset in the Democratic primary, which Adams didn’t take part in.

Adams, whose favorability ratings plummeted amid bribery charges that were later dropped in what some alleged was a quid pro quo with the Trump administration, is viewed as having long odds to pull off a win for a second term in office. But he maintained he plans to go forward with his bid in opposition to Mamdani.

“I am so proud to be here to say to the people of the city of New York, I am seeking reelection to be your mayor of the city of New York,” he said.

Adams touted his time leading the city during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting his advocacy for reopening schools for children to be in person in classrooms. He also pointed to declining unemployment levels for minorities and declining crime rates, including the first five months of 2025 having the lowest number of shootings and homicides in the city’s history.



https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5371443-adams-challenges-mamdani-reelection/