This election gives all citizens, regardless of wealth, a fair shot to be heard and participate in every step of the democratic process
The 2013 Los Angeles mayoral election was held on March 5, 2013, to elect the mayor of Los Angeles. No candidate received a majority of the primary votes to be elected outright, and the top two finishers, Democrats Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel have advanced to a runoff vote on May 21, 2013. - Posted on : 05-May-2013
The 2013 Los Angeles mayoral election is an upcoming election scheduled for March 5, 2013. Antonio Villaraigosa, the current mayor, will be unable to run due to term limits.
Candidates
Los Angeles holds non-partisan elections. In practice however, most mayoral candidates and city councilmembers are Democrats. The following people have filed with the City Ethics Commission to be eligible to begin fundraising:
Wendy Greuel, City Controller and former President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council 2nd District.
Jan Perry, City Councilwoman 9th District.
YJ Draiman, Neighborhood Council Boardmember representing the Los Angeles Northridge East Neighborhood Council District 12.
Kevin James, Conservative Radio Talk Show Host and Attorney
First Deputy Mayor Austin Beutner
Filmmaker Malcolm Mays
Jose F. Di Raimondo
Potential Candidates
Several other political and business leaders have hinted at a run for mayor in 2013, though none of them have officially announced their intentions or formed an exploratory committee.
Source
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