General elections usually aren't competitive in NYC, but this change also applies to primaries and public advocate, which can be very competitive. This year, J

General elections usually aren't competitive in NYC, but this change also applies to primaries and public advocate, which can be very competitive. This year, Jumaane Williams won the (non-major-party) Public Advocate position with 33% of the vote, against 16 others. The last time there was a mayoral election without an incumbent, De Blasio won with 41% against 8 others.