ROAD T0 2024: Los Angeles Mayor Re-Elected

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has been comfortably re-elected for a second term.

Despite a small turnout, Garcetti eased to victory after picking up over 80% of the first 70,000 votes counted. The closest of his nine rivals was Mitchell Jack Schwartz, who won 8%.

In the mayoral election, Garcetti faced 10 barely-known challengers. He is often mentioned as a likely candidate for higher office, and the outcome could provide a springboard for future campaigns.

Garcetti is a key player in the LA 2024 bid, who has been widely praised for his enthusiasm and efforts into supporting the campaign.

Only Los Angeles and Paris remain in a two-horse race for the Games with the vote scheduled to take place in Peru’s capital Lima on September 13.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission are set to visit the candidate cities, with Los Angeles due to be the first assessed from April 23 to 25.