In the hours after the polls closed Nov. 8, the Los Angeles races unfolded in unexpected ways, with businessman Rick Caruso taking a slight lead over his opponent U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) in the mayoral race and county Sheriff Alex Villanueva trailing far behind his opponent.
Angelenos voted for a new mayor to replace termed-out Eric Garcetti, as well as a new city attorney, controller, and new city councilors for the 5th, 11th, 13th, and 15th districts.
