Claim: Nicole Malliotakis came in second behind New York City's 109th mayor, Bill de Blasio, during the New York City Mayoral General Election of 2017.
Evidence: Bill de Blasio (incumbent) Nicole Malliotakis New York City mayoral election, 2017 Bill de Blasio (/dɪˈblɑːzioʊ/; born Warren Wilhelm Jr., May 8, 1961) is an American politician serving as the 109th mayor of New York City since 2014. 66.5% 27.8% 
Bill de Blasio (/dɪˈblɑːzioʊ/; born Warren Wilhelm Jr., May 8, 1961) is an American politician serving as the 109th mayor of New York City since 2014. Incumbent Democrat Bill de Blasio won reelection to a second term with 66.5% of the vote against Republican Nicole Malliotakis. 
Nicole Malliotakis Bill de Blasio (incumbent) 23.9% 66.1% New York City Mayoral General Election, 2017 Bill de Blasio (/dɪˈblɑːzioʊ/; born Warren Wilhelm Jr., May 8, 1961) is an American politician serving as the 109th mayor of New York City since 2014.