2005 L.A. Mayoral Race

ELECTION COVERAGE>> Villaraigosa Agenda Includes Hiring Cops, Ethics Reform

Thu, 19 May 2005 18:42:57 -0800

In his first press conference, LA Mayor-elect Antonio Villaraigosa says he'll push for the hiring of 379 new officers and for tougher ethics rules for city politicians. Adolfo Guzman Lopez (Listen)

ELECTION COVERAGE>> Hahn Retires From Politics Following Election Loss

Thu, 19 May 2005 16:41:05 -0800

Outgoing LA mayor Jim Hahn announces he's giving up public life following his loss to Antonio Villaraigosa in the mayoral runoff election. Frank Stoltze (Listen)

ELECTION COVERAGE>> Los Angeles Mayoral Election Results

Wed, 18 May 2005 15:09:46 -0800

Larry Mantle talks about the election results with KPCC reporter Adolfo Guzman Lopez, Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Raphe Sonenshein, Bill Rosendahl, Rick Caruso, Antonia Hernandez, Joe Hicks, Joel Kotkin and D.J. Waldie. (Listen)

ELECTION COVERAGE>> Villaraigosa Elected LA Mayor by Wide Margin

Wed, 18 May 2005 13:21:07 -0800

Antonio Villaraigosa beat incumbent Jim Hahn by 18 percentage points to become the first Latino mayor of LA in over a century. Rachael Myrow (Listen)

ELECTION COVERAGE>> Hahn Loses First Citywide Election

Wed, 18 May 2005 12:19:50 -0800

Antonio Villaraigosa's victory in the LA mayoral runoff election ends nearly a quarter century in public office for Jim Hahn. Frank Stoltze (Listen)

ELECTION COVERAGE>> Villaraigosa Gains National Prominence with Mayoral Victory

Wed, 18 May 2005 11:18:10 -0800

The election of Antonio Villaraigosa as LA mayor puts him on a national stage as one of the country's most prominent Latino leaders. John Rabe (Listen)

ELECTION COVERAGE>> Villaragosa's Victory Shows Dissatisfaction with Hahn Administration

Wed, 18 May 2005 10:16:12 -0800

Claremont McKenna Government Professor Jack Pitney says disapproval of the Hahn administration trumped the negative ads by Hahn's campaign in the final weeks. Steve Julian (Listen)

BLOGWATCH>> Election Post-Mortem

Wed, 18 May 2005 09:03:02 -0800

For reactions to yesterday's election from the L.A. blogosphere, visit L.A. Observed, L.A. Voice, Matt Szabo, The Angelino, Noti Los Angeles, Matt Welch, Marc Cooper, and Fishbowl L.A.

ELECTION COVERAGE>> Unofficial Election Night Results

Tue, 17 May 2005 15:15:20 -0800

Visit the Los Angeles City Clerk's web site to view unofficial election results. Updated figures are available on the City Clerk's web site as well as on L.A. City Channel 35 every 30-40 minutes after the polls close.

ELECTION COVERAGE>> Angelenos Go To The Polls

Tue, 17 May 2005 11:03:10 -0800

Today voters will choose the next mayor of Los Angeles. In addition to the run-off between Mayor Jim Hahn and City Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa, residents will vote on two City Charter amendments and decide who will fill the 11th District City Council seat. Larry Mantle checks in with KPCC reporters around Los Angeles including Frank Stoltze, and Rachael Myrow, to get a feel for what�s going on at the polls. (Listen)

ELECTION COVERAGE>> Mayor Hahn on Talk of the City

Mon, 16 May 2005 18:58:10 -0800

Kitty Felde met up with Mayor Jim Hahn late last night during one of his campaign stops at the Grove. (Listen)

ELECTION COVERAGE>> Los Angeles Mayoral Preview

Mon, 16 May 2005 15:01:20 -0800

Voters go to the polls tomorrow to choose the next mayor of Los Angeles. Whether Mayor Jim Hahn will be re-elected for a second term or if his challenger, City Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa, will become the first Latino mayor in the city�s modern history is still to be seen. Larry Mantle speaks with political analysts Sherry Bebitch Jeffe and Raphe Sonenshein about the final days of the campaign and what we might expect from tomorrow�s election. (Listen)

ELECTION COVERAGE>> Attack Ads Define Last Weeks of Mayoral Campaign

Mon, 16 May 2005 13:36:37 -0800

During the last two weeks, Mayor Jim Hahn and Antonio Villaraigosa have released a series of ads attacking each other on everything from corruption allegations to ethics violations. Rachael Myrow (Listen)

ELECTION COVERAGE>> What Role Does Race Have in the Mayoral Election?

Mon, 16 May 2005 11:35:07 -0800

Mayor Jim Hahn and challenger Antonio Villaraigosa both say race should not be a factor in the election, but it's on many voters minds. Frank Stoltze (Listen)

ELECTION COVERAGE>> Haefele on Mayor's Race

Fri, 13 May 2005 18:38:09 -0800

Marc Haefele talks about the latest in the LA mayoral runoff election, including the latest ads and how the recent death of labor leader Miguel Contreras has effected the LA mayoral runoff election. Shirley Jahad (Listen)