‘The campaign finance board’s decision to withhold millions of dollars have undermined my ability to raise the funds needed for a serious campaign,’ Adams said.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of this year’s mayoral race on Sept. 28, citing mounting pressure that makes it difficult to continue his campaign.
Adams, a Democrat, made the announcement in a video statement posted to X Sunday afternoon, where he warned “extremismisgrowinginourpolitics” and indicated that he lacked the funds to remain in the race.
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“The campaign finance board’s decision to withhold millions of dollars have undermined my ability to raise the funds needed for a serious campaign,” Adams said.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
By Jacob Burg
