Adrienne Adams launched her mayoral campaign aiming to present herself as a viable alternative to Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo. Rallying in Jamaica, Queens, she garnered significant support from attendees who see her candidacy as a historic chance for electing a qualified Black woman as mayor of New York City, especially after the loss of Kamala Harris in the presidential race. While she faces fundraising challenges and a competitive primary field, her campaign emphasizes competence and integrity, appealing to key Democratic voting blocs, particularly Black women.
If elected, Ms. Adams would be the first woman of color to become mayor of New York City, a significant milestone for representation.
Wearing a pink pantsuit, Ms. Adams entered to cheers at the Rochdale Village Shopping Center in southeast Queens, summing up her candidacy: 'No drama, no scandal, no nonsense, just competence and integrity.'
Many supporters view her candidacy as an opportunity for Democrats to elect a qualified Black woman to lead the largest city, particularly after Kamala Harris's loss.
Despite a tough primary field and fundraising challenges, Ms. Adams's candidacy resonates strongly with the city's steadfast Democratic voting bloc, especially Black women.
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