[1] Primary elections are scheduled to be held on June 24, 2025, with the early voting period beginning ten days prior.

[3][4] Adams has also received criticism for his handling of the migrant housing crisis,[5] the FBI investigation into his 2021 campaign,[6] and his support for zero tolerance policies against the homeless.

[8] An early October 2024 poll conducted by Marist College found his approval rating to be just 26%, and that 69% thought he should resign.

[9] Due to Adams' unpopularity, speculation has arisen about the potential for a left-wing primary challenger to his re-election bid.

On September 25, 2024, following a series of criminal investigations into his administration, Adams was indicted on federal bribery, fraud, and conspiracy charges.