Some Bates supporters view the election results on KCRT. (Photo by Emily Bender) http://twitpic.com/33g934
With no internet connection, the crowd hovers around a supporter’s iPhone to read results. (Photo by Emily Bender) http://twitpic.com/33g8ke
The RPA crowd broke into a chant of: “Four more years! Four more years!”
The mayor’s speech followed brief addresses from Jovanka Beckles and Eduardo Martinez reacting to early returns showing McLaughlin w/ lead.
Mayor McLaughlin at RPA HQ: “We are those that understand that our society cannot be ruled by corporations anymore.”
Corky Boozé (L) and Councilmember Tom Butt (R) check out the latest results at Caspers. (Photo by Becca Friedman) http://twitpic.com/33g4ql
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Corky Boozé celebrates the first group of precinct results with Lynette Gibson McElhaney. (Photo by Becca Friedman http://twitpic.com/33g27k
18% of the vote is in. Mayor’s race is tight. Mayor Gayle McLaughlin leads with 37.92%. Nat Bates: 35.03%. John Ziesenhenne: 26.83%.
John Gioia said he endorsed Boozé, Rogers, Viramontes, & Lopez, but no mayoral candidates. (Photo by Anne Brice) http://twitpic.com/33fxic
John Gioia said he endorsed Boozé, Rogers, Viramontes, & Lopez, but no mayoral candidates. (Photo by Hyun-Jin Seo) http://twitpic.com/33ftlb
LA Times projects Prop 19 (marijuana) fails. AP projects Prop 20 (redistricting) passes; 22 (tax revenue use) passes; 24 (tax repeal) fails.