VID’s Endorsed Candidates 2013 Mayor: Bill DeBlasio Public Advocate: Letitia James Comptroller: Scott Stringer Manhattan District Attorney: Cyrus Vance Jr. Manhattan Borough President: Gale Brewer City Council District 3: Corey Johnson City Council District 2: Rosie Mendez City Council District 1: Margaret Chin Civil Court Judges: Kathryn E. Freed, Marcy S. Friedman, Adam Silvera State Supreme Court: Peter Moulton , Deborah James, Anil Singh