Eric Adams Projected to Win Democratic Nomination for NYC Mayor: AP With more than 100,000 absentee ballots now added to the previous count, Adams declared victory after Tuesday's numbers showed him with a lead of just over 8,000 over Kathryn Garcia. Published July 6, 2021 • Updated 2 hours ago What to Know Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams proclaimed victory in the race for the Democratic nomination for NYC mayor, with the Associated Press projecting him the winner More than 100,000 absentee ballots were included in Tuesday's primary results update from the NYC Board of Elections, and the latest results showed Adams with a lead of about 8,400 over Kathryn Garcia