Mayoral election could turn into history-making four way race

With Eric Adams reportedly dropping out of the contest for the Democratic nomination for New York City Mayor, former Governor Andrew Cuomo appears increasingly likely to secure the party's line. However, this development significantly raises the possibility of a complex general election, as the influential Working Families Party (WFP) has indicated it will not back Cuomo.

Earlier this year, WFP Co-Director Jasmine Gripper made the party's stance clear in an interview with journalist Ben Max. Discussing contingency planning, Gripper stated, "We're planning ahead. We'll do what we've got to do. There's no [way] we're gonna get behind Andrew Cuomo at all. He's not going to be on the WFP line, but someone will."

This refusal by the WFP to endorse Cuomo, should he become the Democratic nominee, could lead to a four-way race for mayor this fall. The potential field might include:

• Andrew Cuomo (Democrat)
• Curtis Sliwa (Republican)
• Eric Adams (Running as an Independent)
• A Working Families Party candidate (likely Zohran Mamdani)

While the WFP has not yet chosen a candidate, their endorsed slate includes Zohran Mamdani, who is currently polling in second behind Cuomo, as well as Comptroller Brad Lander, State Sen. Zellnor Myrie, and Speaker Adrienne Adams.

Regardless of who the WFP ultimately nominates, the prospect of a four-candidate general election featuring distinct Democratic, Republican, Independent, and WFP contenders would represent a significant shake-up in New York City politics.