LA Councilman Buscaino Drops out of Mayoral Race, Supports Caruso

Los Angeles councilman Joe Buscaino speaks at The Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro, Calif., on Feb. 27, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino dropped out of the race for mayor on May 12 and announced his support for his former opponent, billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso.

Angelenos have already been sent their ballots from the Los Angeles County Clerk, and voting ends for the election on June 7. The top two candidates will face off on Nov. 8.