NYC Mayor's Race: Adams raises $1.5M over past month, on heels of CFB again denying him public funds | amNewYork
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Mayor Eric Adams declared his run for reelection as an independent, raising $1.5 million in a single month. The Campaign Finance Board revealed that his fundraising surged, contrary to earlier claims for public matching funds. Adams faces opponents including socialist nominee Zohran Mamdani and former Governor Andrew Cuomo. The campaign's success followed a slow fundraising pace earlier in the year, enhancing efforts by reaching out to influencers in Florida and Las Vegas. With nearly $4.3 million cash-on-hand, the average contribution stood at $935 from approximately 1,600 donors, over half of whom were based in New York City.
Mayor Eric Adams announced his candidacy as an independent in the upcoming General Election, achieving fundraising success with $1.5 million raised in just one month.
Adams, facing multiple opponents including socialist nominee Zohran Mamdani and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, amplified his fundraising efforts, particularly targeting donors outside New York City.
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