A New Mayor for New York: The New Yorker On Tuesday, New Yorkers vote in the primary for New York City mayor, and for the first time in over a decade Mike Bloomberg isn't on the ballot. The Democratic candidates have a decisive edge over Republicans in polls; after leading for much of the race, the City Council speaker Christine Quinn now trails Bill de Blasio, the public advocate, who has made inequality and public education the centerpieces of his campaign. And although he hasn't formally endorsed anyone for mayor, Bloomberg has had a strong presence among the candidates, at least in spirit - his impact on the city has been an undercurrent to many of the race's most heated debates. Here is a look at some of The New Yorker's coverage: