Ysabel Jurado Leads Los Angeles Council Race

Tenant rights attorney Ysabel Jurado is leading incumbent Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León in the District 14 election, with early results showing her at 55.55% and de León at 44.45%. De León's campaign has suffered due to the fallout from a 2021 scandal involving racist remarks captured in a secretly recorded conversation. Jurado, who has garnered significant support, expressed her commitment to racial justice and equitable city services, highlighting her motivations for running after feeling betrayed by current leadership. In addition to the District 14 race, former state legislator Adrin Nazarian is leading in District 2, aiming to replace term-limited Councilmember Paul Krekorian. Both Jurado and Nazarian are backed by progressive groups seeking to shift the council's focus towards tenant protections and reducing police spending. The elections represent a potential shift in leadership for Los Angeles as voters seek new representation in key districts.