Adams Gets Police Union Backing for Independent Run

Thirteen law enforcement and public sector unions, including those for NYPD detectives, sergeants, lieutenants, corrections officers, and sanitation workers, have endorsed Mayor Eric Adams' independent re-election bid in New York City. The Police Benevolent Association (PBA), the largest NYPD union, has not yet endorsed a candidate and is conducting its own process. Adams, who highlights falling crime rates as evidence of his leadership, faces ongoing corruption allegations, a civil racketeering lawsuit from a former police commissioner, and recently had an indictment dismissed. Unlike the law enforcement unions, most major labor unions, such as the United Federation of Teachers and DC 37, have endorsed Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, who is critical of Adams’ policing policies. Adams’ decision to run as an independent after skipping the Democratic primary marks a significant development in the race. Supporters of Adams argue that his public safety record distinguishes him as the best choice amid a polarized political environment.