Adams Seeks 'EndAntiSemitism' Ballot Line for NYC Reelection

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to bolster his reelection campaign by petitioning to appear on two new independent ballot lines: 'EndAntiSemitism' and 'Safe&Affordable,' aiming to strengthen his support among Orthodox Jewish voters and emphasize his record on crime and housing. This move is seen as a response to the rising prominence of antisemitism in the city's political discourse and as a strategy to counter Democratic frontrunner Andrew Cuomo, who has also made fighting antisemitism a central theme of his campaign. Both Adams and Cuomo have highlighted their support for Israel and their efforts to combat antisemitic hate crimes, with Cuomo touting his record of passing hate crime laws and opposing the BDS movement. Adams' decision to forgo the Democratic primary and run as an independent comes after the dismissal of federal corruption charges against him. The introduction of these new ballot lines could complicate the general election landscape, particularly in key Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods. Candidates in New York can run on multiple lines, with all votes counted toward their total.