New York City is preparing for a tumultuous mayoral race next year, as the current mayor faces criminal charges and more candidates enter the fray to challenge him. Despite facing bribery, wire fraud, and solicitation charges, Mayor Eric Adams (D) is determined to seek reelection in 2025. However, with several other Democrats, including former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), rumored to be considering a run, the race is expected to become even more chaotic.
New York strategists believe that voters will support a candidate who addresses their daily concerns and is willing to bring about change. Adams, who ran a successful 2021 campaign as a moderate, has seen his approval ratings drop due to criticism over crime levels, housing issues, and allegations of corruption in his administration.
The ongoing legal challenges have not deterred Adams from seeking reelection, despite calls for his resignation. As his trial approaches, other Democratic contenders have entered the race, including City Comptroller Brad Lander, former Comptroller Scott Stringer, and state Sens. Zellnor Myrie and Jessica Ramos.
While some Democratic strategists doubt Adams’s chances in the election, others believe his incumbency could give him an advantage. The denial of matching funds by the Campaign Finance Board has impacted Adams’s fundraising, but he remains confident in his ability to meet his spending limit for the primary.
Amidst allegations and legal battles, Adams’s relationship with incoming President Trump has raised speculation about his political future. Despite rumors of seeking a pardon from Trump or potentially switching parties, Adams maintains that he will run as a Democrat.
As the race heats up, the possibility of Andrew Cuomo entering the race has garnered attention. Despite facing controversies during his tenure as governor, Cuomo still holds support among voters looking for strong leadership and governance.
While the Republican side of the race remains quiet, the entry of Cuomo or other high-profile candidates could significantly impact the outcome. As the election approaches, the race for New York City mayor is set to become a fierce and unpredictable battle. Eso incluye al nominado del Partido Republicano de 2021 Curtis Sliwa, al líder de la minoría del Concejo Municipal Joe Borelli y al presentador de radio y ex candidato a la alcaldía John Catsimatidis.
El estratega republicano Matt Coleman dijo que no está seguro de quién podría salir potencialmente del lado del GOP, señalando que Sliwa perdió “claramente” y que Catsimatidis parece ser objeto de especulaciones de “¿lo hará o no lo hará?”.
El New York Post informó que Borelli ha dicho a confidentes que solo se postularía si Adams renuncia, desencadenando una elección especial, en lugar de enfrentarse directamente a él en 2025 como un importante perdedor.
Pero Coleman insinuó que Adams podría tener un camino en la columna republicana con su atractivo y los avances que Trump logró en la ciudad en la carrera presidencial de este año, mientras varios de los retadores demócratas de Adams corren a su izquierda.
También señaló la historia que tiene la ciudad de elegir alcaldes republicanos, como Rudy Giuliani y Michael Bloomberg, quien luego se convirtió en independiente.
“Creo que muchas de las políticas de izquierda que se han promulgado en Nueva York recibieron un poco de retroceso en las urnas”, dijo Coleman, señalando que Adams no está atado a eso.
“Adams es un tipo que está comprometido, durante su mandato hasta ahora, la consigna desde el Ayuntamiento ha sido que somos la administración de ‘Hacer cosas’, y eso es genial. Y ese mensaje atrae a mucha gente porque… el concepto de inercia, especialmente en Nueva York, es algo grande”.