The state senator representing Queens is the latest Democratic challenger looking to unseat Mayor Eric Adams in next year's primary.
The state senator for Queens become the first woman to publicly challenge Mayor Eric Adams for the seat, up for a vote in 2025The list of Democrats looking to challenge Mayor Eric Adams in next year's primary election added one more name on Friday: state Senator Jessica Ramos.
The state senator, elected in 2019, who represents Queens becomes the first woman to announce a bid for the 2025 Democratic Primary. If elected, she would be the first woman mayor and first Latina to hold the office. “For months I have said that New Yorkers deserve a vigorous debate about the future of our city. Today I am adding my voice to that discussion," Ramos said Friday.Ramos has competition in City Comptroller Brad Lander, who officially launched a mayoral bid this summer, and at least two other notable Democrats who started raising funds but have not announced formal bids yet: former Comptroller Scott Stringer and state Senator Zellnor Myrie.
"I am excited to bring my perspective as a mother, daughter of immigrants, and bilingual New Yorker to this race. Over the next months, I will hit the streets, talk to people, and share a substantive vision for the future of the city I love. New Yorkers deserve a new day," the state senator said in her campaign launch.
Ramos' bid comes on the heels of a tumultuous political week for the current mayor. The Adams' administration is at the center of multiple federal investigations, according to multiple sources familiar with the investigations. A raid on the homes of several top city officials has already led to the resignation of the
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