Inglewood mayoral race appears to be headed to runoff election
Councilmember Gloria Gray has a slight lead over longtime incumbent James Butts in the Inglewood mayoral race.
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Councilmember Gloria Gray has a slight lead over longtime incumbent James Butts in the Inglewood mayoral race.
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