Eric Adams is dropping out of the mayoral race.
The 65-year-old Mayor of New York City announced he will no longer seek reelection for a second term, just five weeks before the election on Sunday (September 28).
“Who would have thought that a kid from South Jamaica, Queens, growing up with learning disabilities could one day become the mayor of the greatest city in the world?” he asked in a video announcing his decision.
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“When I was elected to serve as your mayor, I said these words: ‘This campaign was never about me. It was about the people of this city.’”
He did not endorse a candidate amid the top picks, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Eric Adams became the Mayor in January of 2022. He was later indicted on federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal donations for his campaign. The Department of Justice instructed prosecutors to drop the charges earlier this year.
A recent New York Times poll shows Zohran at 46% of the vote, with Andrew trailing at 24% and Eric at just 9%.