Mayor Eric Adams will officially appear on the “Safe & Affordable” ballot line in the November election, abandoning his attempt to also run under the “EndAntisemitism” line.
Adams had sought to appear on both lines for his independent re-election bid and even threatened legal action against the city Board of Elections, insisting he should not have to choose just one.
In the end, he selected “Safe & Affordable,” though the BOE agreed in a compromise to also list “EndAntisemitism” beneath his name on the ballot. The decision was finalized Tuesday during a meeting as speculation continued about whether Adams might drop out for a possible role in President Trump’s administration.
The political maneuvering involving Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa has been seen as part of an effort to improve former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s chances against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani.
A Siena poll released Tuesday shows Mamdani leading with 46%, Cuomo at 24%, and Adams trailing with 9%. Cuomo, who lost to Mamdani in the Democratic primary, is also running as an independent under the “Fight and Deliver” ballot line.
Another independent, Jim Walden, who suspended his campaign last week, will still remain on the ballot, according to the BOE.
Adams, despite his low polling numbers, has insisted he is not stepping aside.
“Andrew Cuomo is a snake and a liar. I am in the race and I’m the only one that can get the job done,” Adams told reporters outside Gracie Mansion on Friday.
