A public advocate is someone who speaks up for and represents the interests of the general public. They work to ensure that the public's rights, needs, and concerns are heard and addressed by the government or other entities. Full definition
The city public advocate race does not get as much attention as the mayoral contest does, and one candidate thinks the office needs a makeover. (queenscampaigner.com)
The system prevents what can be costly and labor - intensive runoff elections, such as the one held in the 2013 primary election for public advocate. (gothamgazette.com)
I won a runoff election to the office of public advocate in 2013. (observer.com)