Republicans seek to tie Democrats in crucial New York House races to Eric Adams

Republicans are trying to tie New York Democrats to New York City Mayor Eric Adams in the wake of his indictment on federal corruption charges, hoping the association will be a liability for those running in tight Empire State races that could determine control of the chamber next year.

The effort — which has spanned top GOP lawmakers, Republican candidates and the House GOP’s campaign arm — has sought to link New York Democrats to the “cult of corruption” surrounding Adams, who is facing five counts including bribery...