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Maria Villarroel

New York State Sen. Jessica Ramos joins the race to unseat embattled Mayor Eric Adams in next year's primaries

The daughter of Colombian immigrants is joining a crowded field of challengers seeking to oust Adams as his legal troubles intensify (Credit: Getty Images)

Jessica Ramos, a progressive New York state senator from Queens, announced Friday that she will enter the race to challenge New York City Mayor Eric Adams in next year's primary elections.

Ramos, the daughter of Colombian immigrants, is the fourth prominent Democrat to announce her intention to challenge the incumbent, as his administration faces numerous federal investigations, including one that led to the resignation on Thursday of New York City's police commissioner.

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