Election 2022: Bass Continues Dominance in LA Mayoral Campaign Donations

Los Angeles’ mayoral race is picking up steam as campaign donation filings show candidates have raised a total of $7.9 million so far in their bid to replace soon-to-be termed-out Mayor Eric Garcetti. Leading the pack is Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) with just under $2 million raised, according to filings through Dec. 31, 2021. Bass declared her candidacy last September. Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de León of District 14—which includes Skid Row, downtown Los Angeles, and Boyle Heights—has r...