In a little over a month before the NYC mayoral election this November, NYC Mayor Eric Adams revealed that he is not seeking re-election.
The news broke on Sunday, September 28th, when Adams dropped a nearly nine-minute long video from Gracie Mansion on social media detailing his decision.
“When I was elected to serve as your mayor I said these words, ‘This campaign was never about me. It was about the people of this city, from every neighborhood and background who have been left behind and believed they’d never catch up,'” Adams attested.
Here’s what you need to know as the city’s mayoral election shifts.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams drops his re-election bid
According to The New York Times, Adams will serve the remainder of his term and remain on the ballot because the deadline to have it changed has since passed.
He does not go on to reveal future plans, nor does he endorse Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, or former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, both of whom will be running against the Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.
“New Yorkers should be suspicious of any politician or political movement that claims we must wholesale destroy the systems we created together over generations in order to usher in a new, untested order led by self-styled saviors,” Adams said.
When is the NYC mayoral race?
The NYC Mayoral race will take place on Tuesday, November 4th.
Voters are reminded of the following important dates and deadlines, all according to the NYC Board of Elections
- Last day to apply online or by mail is October 25th, 2025
- Last day to apply in person at your county board of elections is November 3rd, 2025
- Put your ballot in the mail and have it postmarked no later than November 4th, 2025
- Drop off your ballot to your county Board of Elections Office no later than November 4th, 2025 by 9pm
- Drop off your ballot to an early voting poll site in your county between October 25th and November 2nd, 2025
- Drop off your ballot to an election day poll site on November 4th, 2025 no later than 9pm
Learn more about the election online at vote.nyc.
Who is running for the Mayor of NYC?
- Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (D)
- Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo (D)
- Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa (D)
At the time of publication, a Quinnipiac University poll of likely voters put Mamdani in the lead at 45% as of September 2025.
This is a developing story. Please check back for details.
