CBS News projects: Rep. Karen Bass defeats billionaire Rick Caruso to become LA Mayor
CBS News projects that after spending the last 12 years in Congress, Rep. Karen Bass will be the city's 43rd Mayor, the first Black woman to hold the office.
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CBS News projects that after spending the last 12 years in Congress, Rep. Karen Bass will be the city's 43rd Mayor, the first Black woman to hold the office.
"I want to wish the incoming sheriff well," Alex Villanueva said at a press conference on Tuesday where he announced that he will concede to Robert Luna in the race for LA County Sheriff.
Those verifying vote-by-mail ballots have a more tedious and arduous task compared to counting in-person votes, which is part of why this process takes longer to push out results.
Rick Caruso's lead in the Los Angeles Mayor's race has been drastically cut. The latest numbers show him ahead of Rep. Karen Bass by a little over 2,600 votes. He was previously ahead by about 12,000 ballots.
AP projects Californians have voted to reject Proposition 27, the measure legalizing mobile and online sports betting.
AP projects Californians have rejected Proposition 26, the measure proposing the legalization of sports betting.
The AP projects Tony Thurmond has been elected as California's superintendent of public instruction.
Rep. Katie Porter and her challenger Scott Baugh are neck-and-neck, separated by just hundreds of votes, while incumbent Rep. Michelle Steel appears to draw away from Jay Chen after a contentious campaign battle.
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office has launched an investigation into Sheriff Alex Villanueva for soliciting donations from his deputies.
AP projects Californians have rejected a tax increase on the state's richest residents. Proposition 30 proposed a new tax on residents who make over $2 million an extra 1.75% in order to fight climate change.
AP projects California residents have upheld a ban on certain flavored tobacco products.
AP projects Californians have rejected Proposition 29. The measure would have required a medical professional to be present at dialysis centers.
CBS News projects California voters approve Proposition 1, which would amend the state constitution to protect abortion rights.
AP projects California's electorate approves Proposition 28, the measure funneling massive amounts of money to fund arts and music education in the state's public schools.
The final days of the LA mayor's race will be filled with campaign events across the city as candidates Rick Caruso and Karen Bass appeal to voters.
California Governor Newsom has challenged Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to a pre-election debate.
