New York City Mayor Adam Adams is expected to officially launch his re-election campaign this Thursday (June 26) at noon in front of City Hall, with hundreds of supporters expected to attend.
According to Adams’ campaign team, despite still identifying as a Democrat, he will run as an independent candidate, aiming to continue competing for the mayoral seat after the Democratic primary ends.
During his tumultuous past year in office, Adams has been embroiled in a federal corruption investigation that was later dropped, and faced escalating challenges from the progressive wing within his party. He criticized the “baseless” case for wasting time, causing him to miss out on the opportunity to build momentum in the primary, but he insists that he still upholds the core values of the Democratic Party. In recent months, he has openly expressed his disappointment with the Democratic Party and hinted at starting anew.
Today (June 24) is the final voting day for the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, with former Governor Andrew Cuomo and State Assembly member and Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani fiercely competing for the nomination, making the primary race tight.
Adams’ campaign slogan is “Safe Streets, Affordable City,” emphasizing these as the two most important issues for New Yorkers. In an interview with 1010 WINS radio in April, he stated, “Citizens want a safe city, an affordable city, and I am working to build that kind of New York for them.”