Mayor Eric Adams launched his re-election campaign with the opening of a new Brooklyn office, emphasizing his local roots. The event saw significant turnout from supporters and former aides. This week, Adams received support from city faith leaders but also faced setbacks, including a denial of public funds from the Campaign Finance Board due to alleged past violations. Polling suggests he holds only 7% of voter support in a competitive landscape against Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani. Nonetheless, Adams expressed resilience, recalling his previous electoral challenges.
During the opening of his new Brooklyn campaign office, Mayor Eric Adams emphasized his connection to Brooklyn, stating, "Why Brooklyn? Because Brooklyn is the place I was born ... it was the place that shaped and made me." His supporters gathered to celebrate, showcasing enthusiasm for his re-election bid amid a competitive race.
Adams's re-election campaign faces challenges as he was denied access to public funds by the city's Campaign Finance Board, which cited ongoing concerns over his previous campaign's legality. The board has been in discussions with his team regarding these issues since December.
Despite a recent poll indicating Adams had only 7% of voter support, he remained determined, referencing his past successful comeback in the 2021 race. "They counted us out in 2021. We were 13 points behind Andrew Yang, and they counted us out again."
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