Eric Adam secured his place as the Democratic candidate in the race for New York City mayor Tuesday, winning the Democratic primary. AOC ENDORSES PROGRESSIVE MAYA WILEY IN NEW YORK CITY MAYORAL CONTESTAdams then became a police officer in 1984 and rose to become a captain before leaving the force to run for the state Senate in 2006. Adams will face off with Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in the final race for New York City’s mayoral seat. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPBut given the heavily Democratic voter base in New York City -- with Democrats outvoting Republicans by seven to one -- Adams’ win appears likely. Current New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is unable to seek a third term according to the city charter.

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