Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Forged Signatures Found on Eric Adams' Re-election Petition
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is trying to run again, and his campaign collected signatures to get on the ballot.
However, a news report says that some of those signatures might be fake.
It looks like over 50 signatures were not real, including some from people who are no longer alive and others who say their names were written without their permission.
The campaign collected way more signatures than they needed, but now they have to check everything to make sure it was done correctly.
If the signatures are found to be forged, there may be legal repercussions.
Report indicates forged signatures on NYC Mayor Eric Adams' re-election petition.
Over 50 signatures appear fraudulent, including those of deceased individuals and people claiming forgery.
Adams' campaign submitted nearly 50,000 signatures, exceeding the 7,500-signature threshold.
Questionable signatures came from nine campaign workers, some collecting a high volume.
Adams' campaign stated it will conduct its own audit; an attorney says there is no evidence of wrongdoing.
- Who
- NYC Mayor Eric Adams and his campaign, along with reported forged signatures from several residents.
- What
- Allegations of forged signatures on the petition for NYC Mayor Eric Adams' re-election bid.
- When
- The news report and the upcoming November election.
- Where
- New York City
- Why
- To qualify Adams for the ballot as an independent candidate, and concerns about the integrity of the signature collection process.
Campaign's Position
Critics' Position
Responsibility for Forged Signatures
Campaign's Position
The campaign is conducting an audit and states that there's no evidence of Adams' involvement in any illegal actions.
Critics' Position
Critics may argue that the campaign's oversight was insufficient, facilitating the alleged fraud, and raise concerns over election integrity.
- Candidate
- Eric Adams
- Election
- November election
- Signatures Required
- 7,500
- Signatures Submitted
- Nearly 50,000
- Alleged Fraudulent Signatures
- Over 50
- Source of Report
- Gothamist