Eric Adams Wins Democratic Primary in New York City Mayoral Race

New York City Democratic Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams smiles during an event in Brooklyn on the eve of New York City Primary Election Day, on June 21, 2021. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images

Eric Adams, Brooklyn borough president and former police officer, has won New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary.

The perceived front-runner in the race, Adams, 60, would be the city’s second black mayor if he wins the general election in November.