Democratic primary voters won’t see the mayor’s name on the ballot in June. He plans to run in the general election in November, when ranked-choice voting is not in use.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will skip the Democratic primary and run as an independent, according to a new report. Adams, whose legal troubles have evaporated after he appeared to cozy up to President Donald Trump, told Politico that he plans to “mount a real independent campaign” that relies on “a solid base of people” outside of Manhattan.

The shocking move comes as he has faced significant challenges: His polling numbers have plummeted, he has little visible campaign infrastructure and critics and former allies alike have raised