New York, Sept 29 (V7N) - Amid growing political pressure and mounting criticism, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming mayoral race. In a video message released on Sunday, Adams cited the challenges of continuing his campaign as the primary reason for stepping aside.
 
Adams had been trailing in the polls from the outset. The latest surveys placed him in fourth position, behind socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
 
In his video, Adams said, “Serving as your mayor has been a tremendous honor. We have achieved much together, but I know that continuing this campaign is no longer feasible.” While he did not explicitly endorse any candidate, his remarks appeared to caution voters regarding Mamdani and Cuomo. He urged that local government should not become a battleground for extreme ideologies and warned voters against choosing flip-flopping politicians.
 
Adams added, “Although my campaign ends here, my service to the city does not. As a New Yorker, I will continue to work for the betterment of our city.”
 
Despite the federal corruption case against him being dismissed by the Trump administration’s Department of Justice, doubts surrounding his reputation persisted. High-level discussions about potential ambassadorships and other opportunities did not materialize.
 
Behind the scenes, White House and Republican strategists reportedly sought for at least one candidate to withdraw, aiming to block Mamdani’s path to victory. Polls indicate that Cuomo remains the only candidate in a somewhat advantageous position to challenge Mamdani. Republican Curtis Sliwa, however, remains in the race.
 
Although Adams has ceased active campaigning, his name will remain on the November ballot. Similarly, independent candidate Jim Walden has withdrawn, though analysts consider their chances of winning to have been minimal.
 
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