Experts discuss what happened in some of the primary races and what factors could be in play in the general election.
A view of Los Angeles City Hall, as reflected on the glass building of the Los Angeles Police Department on 100 W 1st St. on Friday, October 7, 2022. After several days of ballot counting, a picture is emerging of which L.A. City Council candidates appear to have won their races and which ones likely will be forced into a runoff election.
Some of Raman’s biggest critics, including the city’s police and firefighters unions, disagree with her approach to tackling homelessness, including her opposition to 41.18, the city’s anti-camping law that prohibits homeless encampments near schools, parks and other “sensitive” areas., she ran on a platform that focused on progressive reform, and she was the first L.A. City Council candidate endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America to win office..
“One theory I’ve heard that makes sense to me is a higher Democratic turnout in November would benefit Raman,” he said.Appointed incumbent Heather Hutt was leading on Friday with 38.29% of the vote, while Grace Yoo, a community advocate and former city commissioner, remained in second place with 25.24%.
On election night, de León’s campaign issued a press release saying the incumbent “defies expectations” by leading in the vote count. “This race is a referendum on Kevin de León and his behavior over the last couple years,” VanRiper said. He said getting in the mid-20% range in the primary “probably means ‘dead in the water’” in the general election.
Jurado is considered more progressive and was endorsed by the L.A. chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America .
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