Bill de Blasio Democratic Letitia James Democratic Pre-consolidation: Post-consolidation: Pre-consolidation: Post-consolidation: The 2013 New York City Public Advocate election was held on November 5, 2013, along with elections for the Mayor, Comptroller, Borough Presidents, and members of the New York City Council.

Incumbent Democratic Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, serving his first term, ran for Mayor of New York City rather than seek re-election.

The Democratic Party held its primary on September 10, and since no candidate reached 40%, a runoff was held on October 1 between the top two candidates, Councilwoman Letitia James and State Senator Daniel Squadron.

In the general election, James faced Green Party nominee James Lane and Conservative nominee Robert Maresca as well as various minor party candidates.

[3] The runoff between Letitia James and Daniel Squadron was characterized as bitter by most of the media outlets that covered it.