Turnout is forecast to be the highest since Richard Riordan was elected in 1993. The low mark for turnout was 2013 when just 23% of voters cast their ballots in the runoff.
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass will soon have a new title - “Madam Mayor.” With a lead of more than 5% that is continuing to grow, the longtime community advocate is pulling away from billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso.
It's yet to be determined if Karen Bass will break the long string of men who have held L.A.'s highest elected office. Here are the stories of other women who have run for mayor or briefly served.