But his platform goes beyond pragmatic policing - touching on many issues and problems with a range of proposed solutions.Īs the Democratic nominee in a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans 7-to-1, Adams is almost assured to win when ballots are counted after the polls close Tuesday evening. In part because of his background and in part because the primary unfolded amid a large spike in gun violence, Adams' marquee campaign promise is to make the city safer while ensuring that policing is done appropriately and without racial bias. His nuanced approach to public safety and resume as a former cop and police reformer distinguished him in the Democratic primary, where he was among the more moderate candidates in a large field. Eric Adams at a press conference with Mayor de Blasio (photo: Erica Sherman/Brooklyn BP's Office)Įric Adams, the Democratic nominee for mayor, is running on a combination of classic political charisma, a blue-collar background, and a host of promises to transform New York City.