Hilton ‘Would Be Honored’ to Have Pratt Join His CA Gov Team

Under Los Angeles’ election system, the two candidates receiving the most votes advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation.

Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, quickly secured her place in the runoff after receiving 34.3% of the vote.

The battle for the second spot remained unresolved for several days as ballots continued to be counted before Raman, a socialist-leaning Democrat, ultimately pulled ahead, leaving many critics to cry foul.