LOS ANGELES—Incumbent Kevin de León has formally conceded defeat, putting an end a months-long battle between the councilman and progressive challenger Ysabel Jurado in the race to represent Los Angeles’ 14th Council District.
Jurado, a tenant rights attorney, led 56.25 percent to 43.75 percent, 36,019 to 28,019, according to figures released Friday by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.