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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is reportedly considering withdrawing from the mayoral race, despite saying in recent weeks that he has no intentions of scrapping his campaign. According to CNN, Adams plans to conduct internal polling in the coming weeks to determine if staying in the race is in the city's best interest. Recent polls show Adams trailing in fourth place behind Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.
During a recent meeting with city business leaders, Adams appeared resigned to a potential loss, according to sources present. He reportedly conveyed that he might consider leaving the race if his poll numbers do not improve. However, Adams' campaign spokesperson, Todd Shapiro, denied these claims, stating that Adams remains committed to the race and plans to use internal polling to guide his decision.
The NBC New York report highlights pressure from Cuomo's associates for Adams to drop out, potentially consolidating opposition to Mamdani. Despite this, Adams has publicly criticized Cuomo, calling him "a snake and a liar."
Mamdani leads the race with 43% support, according to a recent Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill poll, with Cuomo at 28%, Sliwa at 10%, and Adams at 8%. The election is set for November 4, and ballots are expected to be printed soon. If Adams withdraws after ballots are printed, his name will still appear, but votes for him will not be counted.