According to predictions, the Democrat Eric Adams will become the 110th mayor of the US metropolis New York City. The 61-year-old former district mayor of Brooklyn prevailed in the vote in the eight-million metropolis on Tuesday against his Republican opponent Curtis Sliwa, as the news agency AP and the broadcaster CNN reported. Adams becomes the second black mayor of New York City.
Adams was considered a moderate candidate who wants to lead the office with a course left of center. In addition to the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – which killed more than 30,000 New Yorkers – one of the most difficult tasks for former police officer Adams is likely to be dealing with the city police. From January he will succeed Bill de Blasio, who was no longer allowed to run as mayor after two terms in office.
In Virginia, a Trump supporter is ahead
After the gubernatorial election in the US state of Virginia, which is considered an important test of sentiment, a lead is emerging for the Republican candidate. According to CNN, Glenn Youngkin was more than ten percentage points ahead of Democrat Terry McAuliffe, who is supported by US President Joe Biden, on Tuesday evening. The situation was similar with the ABC channel. However, only around 50 percent of the votes were counted – the numbers can therefore still change.
The election in Virginia a year before the congressional election is being followed closely in the country. A few months ago it looked like a comfortable win for McAuliffe, then Republican Youngkin caught up in polls – and was even slightly ahead recently. McAuliffe (64) was governor from 2014 to 2018, Youngkin (54) is a successful businessman. Former President Donald Trump supports him. The election is seen as a kind of referendum on Biden’s policy, which has been ruling the White House for almost a year.