Ammon News - Incumbent New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday officially ended his bid for a second term, a stunning political surrender that shakes up the mayoral race just weeks before Election Day.

The 65-year-old former police captain, who was running as an independent, bowed out after losing significant ground to the Democratic nominee, self-described socialist Zohran Mamdani.

Adams's once-popular standing was severely eroded by ongoing federal corruption investigations into his administration and growing criticism from Democrats over his perceived cooperation with Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown.

His withdrawal effectively clears the field, setting up a dramatically different contest for the leadership of America’s largest city.