
Eric Adams Will Skip Democratic Primary, Run As An Independent
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The New York City mayor was hit with bribery charges in September, which a judge dismissed earlier this week.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will skip the Democratic primary and run as an independent, according to a new report.
Adams, whose legal troubles have evaporated after he appeared to cozy up to President Donald Trump, told Politico that he plans to “mount a real independent campaign” that relies on “a solid base of people” outside of Manhattan.
Adams said he plans to submit the required 3,750 signatures on May 27 to secure his November ballot spot. He told Politico his campaign will focus primarily on public safety.
In September, Adams was charged with multiple felony corruption charges, but on Wednesday a judge dismissed the case. Adams has faced allegations that his legal team sought to help President Donald Trump’s administration implement its immigration policies in exchange for having his charges dropped.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said in February that despite the allegations against Adams, she would not remove him from office, citing what she called the “will of the voters.”