Mayor Eric Adams will drop out of the June Democratic primary and instead run for re-election as an independent, he said Thursday. The announcement comes a day after a federal judge dismissed the case against him and reflects the reality that he has become deeply unpopular among the city’s Democratic voter base.

Democrats know they need to escape political purgatory. Finding a leader to steer the way is the party’s most daunting challenge after President Donald Trump won a second, nonconsecutive term. Ambitious Democrats are positioning themselves to seek their party’s 2028 presidential nomination.

The party’s activist base was jolted by a senator’s marathon speech and electoral victories, but questions linger about broad appeal.

Democratic candidates facing off in Pittsburgh’s mayoral race on Wednesday shared with potential voters their visions for Downtown, affordable housing and supporting the city’s Jewish community. Pitts

Eric Adams announced Thursday that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for mayor — instead pushing his chips in on a longshot run as an independant candidate. Hizzoner dropped the bombshell news in a video announcement obtained by The Post — just one day after a federal judge killed his corruption case for good.

Mayor Eric Adams faced an uphill battle for re-election in the Democratic primary. He has decided to run as an independent in November.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he will pull out of the city’s Democratic primary and will instead run for reelection as an independent candidate.

The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court has won, defeating President Donald Trump’s endorsed challenger.