NYC NOW Special Episode: Mayor Adams’ Ballot Push Included Forged Signatures, Voters Say
Aug 2, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Clayton Guza, a skilled reporter and editor at WNYC, dives into a startling investigation exposing forged signatures on Mayor Eric Adams' ballot petitions. Guza reveals firsthand accounts from Bronx residents who feel betrayed after discovering their names were used without consent. The conversation sheds light on the implications of these irregularities for electoral integrity and the questionable tactics employed by the campaign. Listeners will find a blend of political intrigue and community sentiment in this compelling analysis.
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Voters Report Signature Forgeries
- Dozens of voters reported their signatures were forged on Mayor Adams' ballot petitions.
- Some signatures were even from deceased individuals, raising serious integrity concerns.
Patterns Reveal Petition Fraud
- The Adams campaign submitted 50,000 signatures, vastly exceeding the 7,500 needed.
- Yet, widespread patterns indicate fraudulent gathering including similar handwriting and an unrealistically high number collected by individuals in a single day.
Signers Were Misled By Folding
- Some petition signers were misled, signing without knowing it was for Mayor Adams.
- Canvassers folded petitions to hide Adams' name, tricking signers into endorsing unknowingly.