New York City Mayor Eric Adams has publicly stated that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo asked him to drop out of the upcoming mayoral race. Both Adams and Cuomo are competing against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, with Curtis Sliwa as the Republican candidate. The request from Cuomo appears to be an effort to consolidate moderate votes to improve the chances of defeating Mamdani. However, Adams has refused to withdraw, criticizing Cuomo’s previous campaign spending of $25-30 million which resulted in a 12 percentage point loss. The two have exchanged public disagreements over who should exit the race, with neither showing willingness to step aside. Sources indicate a private meeting last week where Adams urged Cuomo to bow out, but Cuomo declined and accused Adams of undermining his campaign. Mamdani has gained endorsements amid the ongoing contest, while Adams has expressed a desire to face Mamdani one-on-one in the election.