The two other Democratic citywide candidates breezed into office.

Cambridge (population 90,000) is the only city left in the country that uses proportional representation to elect citywide candidates.

At least one citywide candidates' forum will be held in all 32 districts on the evening of April 22.

And perhaps, like La Guardia, that first successful citywide candidate will have roots in more than one immigrant group.

A new bill would reduce the cap on individual contributions to citywide candidates from $50,000 to $3,000, with lower caps for borough president and City Council races.

For the first time, corporations are not allowed to contribute money directly to citywide candidates, and the limit on individuals has been reduced from $7,700 to $4,500.

In 1996, a law was passed that required citywide candidates in the program to take part in debates.

It would also establish public financing for citywide candidates.

The big money is clearly shrinking and there is hardly any shortage of citywide candidates.

Next week, Democrats will be able to tune into the final pre-primary debates required of citywide candidates by the Campaign Finance Board.