He's drawing a clear distinction between himself and his Democratic rivals.
But how will he win over so many voters who say they want to see the city change course.
New York City Democrats may out number Republicans six to one, but that hasn't stopped voters from electing Republican mayors.
Lhota won a three-way Republican primary on Tuesday to move on to the general election in November.
Watch the videos as Lhota talks Bloomberg, racism in campaigns, unions, education and all the other hot-button topics in the race.
Watch Up Close with Diana Williams every Sunday morning at 11:00 on Channel 7.
