Wednesday results show Jurado in the lead with 7,965 votes and de León closely trailing with 7,647 votes. The two will
In a closely watched Los Angeles City Council race for the 14th District seat, embattled incumbent Kevin de León is coming in second to tenant rights attorney Ysabel Jurado.De León initially had the lead in the March 5 election, with Miguel Santiago closely behind, but Wednesday results show Jurado in the lead with 7,965 votes and de León closely trailing with 7,647 votes. This is according to figures released by according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
There were many who urged him to step down, including President Joe Biden.De León has some wins on his side. Since being elected in 2020 the councilmember boasts about his district's record of housing the most homeless in the city -- a hot-button issue for his constituents who live in and around Skid Row. Jurado of Highland Park is ahead with 318 votes. She is an affordable housing activist seeking to prevent tenant evictions and she said she supports small businesses.
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