In a stunning reversal after months of uncertainty, New York City Mayor Eric Adams officially announced on Sunday, September 28, 2025, that he is suspending his re-election campaign and dropping out of the contest for a second term.

The Announcement

Adams made the announcement through a video message, in which he acknowledged both his achievements and the mounting pressures on his campaign. “Although our successes … I know I cannot continue my campaign,” Adams said, placing a photo of his mother beside him as he spoke.

He did not immediately endorse another candidate, but he urged whoever takes over City Hall to carry forward “what we’ve done.”

Though he declared his campaign ended, Adams’s name will still appear on the November 4 ballot.

Why He Quit: Key Factors

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