Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff as she seeks second term - AP News

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass secured enough votes in the primary election to advance to a November runoff as she seeks a second term. Bass, who took office in 2022, faced competition from other candidates in the race to lead the nation's second-largest city. The mayor will face her top challenger in the general election this fall. Bass's advancement comes as Los Angeles grapples with homelessness, public safety, and budget challenges that have dominated her first term.