New York Mayor Eric Adams Withdraws Re-election Amid Four-Candidate Race

The New York City mayoral race experienced a significant shift when Eric Adams dropped out, leaving Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa as the main contenders. Despite Adams' exit, it remains unlikely that the anti-Mamdani vote will fully consolidate behind Cuomo, especially since Sliwa shows no signs of withdrawing and both Adams' and Sliwa's names will still appear on the ballot. Meanwhile, in Seattle's mayoral race, incumbent Bruce Harrell drew criticism during a debate for expressing reluctance to jail serial offenders, emphasizing understanding their life stories instead. This stance was seen as out of touch by many, given Seattle's public safety concerns. These developments highlight the challenges and controversies surrounding urban leadership and public safety policies in major U.S. cities ahead of their elections.