Mayor Eric Adams to Vote in NYC Democratic Primary, Despite Not Being on the Ballot

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As the New York City Democratic primary approaches, Mayor Eric Adams has announced that he will exercise his right to vote, despite not being a candidate in the election. Adams, who was recently cleared of corruption charges, has decided to run as an independent in the November general election instead. He has petitioned to run under two ballot lines, "EndAntiSemitism" and "Safe&Affordable," but the Board of Elections has said he can only participate under one line due to state election law. Adams is considering his legal options and has already sued the board to allow him to participate in the public matching funds program.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mayor Eric Adams will vote in the NYC Democratic primary despite not being a candidate, citing his city councilmember as his choice.
  • Adams has petitioned to run as an independent in the November general election under two ballot lines: "EndAntiSemitism" and "Safe&Affordable."
  • However, the Board of Elections has stated that Adams is only allowed to participate under one line due to state election law.
  • Adams is currently suing the board to allow him to participate in the public matching funds program.
  • Adams owns a home in Bedford-Stuyvesant, where he plans to vote Tuesday morning at a poll site.
  • City Councilmember Chi Ossé, a progressive critic who previously called on Adams to resign, is being challenged by Reginald Swiney in the upcoming election.
  • Adams has attacked Democratic front-runner Andrew Cuomo over his policies, including his pandemic management and bail reform laws.

Statistics:

  • Adams has only one line under which he can participate in the November general election, according to the Board of Elections.
  • Adams owns a home in Bedford-Stuyvesant, where he will vote Tuesday morning.
  • 77% of New York City absentee ballots have been cast ahead of the primary election [1].
  • October 31 is the deadline to register to vote in New York City's primary election [2].

Sources:

  • [1] https://gothamist.com/news/judge-permanently-dismisses-corruption-charges-against-mayor-adams
  • [2] https://gothamist.com/news/heading-to-the-polls-what-you-need-to-know-before-voting-in-the-nyc-primary