NYC Mayor Eric Adams Denied $4M in Public Matching Funds for 2025 Reelection Campaign Due to Conduct Detrimental to Program

Dec 16, 2024, 03:22 PM

The New York City Campaign Finance Board (NYCCFB) has denied Mayor Eric Adams eligibility for public matching funds for his 2025 reelection campaign, citing conduct detrimental to the campaign finance program and an ongoing indictment. The board's decision, announced on December 16, 2024, indicated that the Adams campaign had violated campaign finance laws. The NYCCFB stated that after a thorough review of publicly available information, it determined that Adams' actions warranted the denial of approximately $4 million in public funds. In contrast, Scott Stringer is the only mayoral candidate awarded matching funds in this cycle. The decision represents a significant setback for Adams as he faces challenges from other candidates in the upcoming election. The NYCCFB's ruling raises questions about Adams' ability to fund his campaign amidst these legal and financial challenges.