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Eric Adams cited lack of funding and media criticism for dropping out of the race.

Polls show Zohran Mamdani leads with 46% support following Adams' withdrawal from the election.

Curtis Sliwa's campaign says he is the strongest contender against Mamdani after Adams' exit.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday ended his campaign for reelection, changing up the race with five weeks left until the election.

According to CNN, Adams made the announcement after walking down the stairs of Gracie Mansion, the official mayoral residence, while “I Did It My Way” by Frank Sinatra played, and then sitting down next to a photo of his late mother.

“Only in America can a story like this be told,” Adams said.

The mayor said he was ending his bid for reelection because of a lack of f

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