Special Election Guide: L.A. Council District 6
Seven people are running to replace Nury Martinez, who resigned last year.
Santa Clarita Will Switch to District Elections Next Year
The City of Santa Clarita has announced a timeline for the transition to district-based elections for the City Council. The announcement is the result of a legal settlement reached last year.
Downey Councilwoman Recalled in a Landslide
This was the first recall election in Downey’s history. It was prompted by revelations of the councilwoman’s lengthy criminal past.
Alameda County Votes in Favor of Recounting Multiple Races
The vote comes after the county registrar’s office acknowledged an error had been made in tallying Oakland’s rank-choice elections.
West Sacramento Welcomes Its First All-Female Council
For the first time in history, the West Sacramento City Council is made up entirely of women.
Richmond City Council Race Decided by Draw
The race for Richmond City Council District 2 was decided Tuesday after the city clerk pulled a green envelope of a red paper bag.
Hanford Voters Reject Libertarian Party Takeover
A Libertarian takeover of the Hanford City Council has failed, with voters rejecting a bloc of Libertarian candidates who were hoping to make history in the midterms.
Election Results: State Legislative Races
By Edmund Tuck
Karen Bass Wins LA Mayor’s Race
Congresswoman Karen Bass has won the Los Angeles mayor’s race, despite being outspent 11 to 1 by her opponent, developer Rick Caruso. Currently, Bass leads with 53.06% of the vote.
Long Beach Elects First Black Mayor
Long Beach City Councilmember Suzie Price has conceded the Long Beach mayor’s race, leaving Vice Mayor Rex Richardson as the uncontested winner.