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'{{short description|Municipal election in California}} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2021}} {{Infobox election | election_name = 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election | country = Los Angeles | type = presidential | ongoing = yes | previous_election = 2017 Los Angeles mayoral election | previous_year = 2017 | next_election = 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election | next_year = 2026 | election_date = June 7, 2022 (first round)<br>November 8, 2022 (second round) | 1blank = First round | 2blank = Runoff | image1 = Karen-Bass-2012 (cropped).jpg | candidate1 = [[Karen Bass]] | color1 = 8dd3c7 | 1data1 = '''278,511''' <br> '''43.11%''' | 2data1 = | image2 = | candidate2= [[Rick Caruso]] | color2 = fb8072 | 1data2 = '''232,490''' <br> '''35.99%''' | 2data2 = | image4 = File:Kevin de León (portrait).jpg | candidate4 = [[Kevin de León]] | color4 = 80b1d3 | 1data4 = 50,372<br> 7.79% | 2data4 =''Eliminated'' | image5 = File:Gina Viola at Studio City NC Meeting (cropped).jpg | candidate5 = Gina Viola | color5 = d2d2d4 | 1data5 = 44,341<br> 6.86% | 2data5 = ''Eliminated'' | map_image = Los Angeles Mayoral election, 2022.svg | map_size = 235px | map_caption = First round results by city council district<br/>'''Bass''': {{legend0|#d3e7ff|30–40%}} {{legend0|#b9d7ff|40–50%}} {{legend0|#86b6f2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#4389e3|60–70%}}<br/>'''Caruso''': {{legend0|#afe9af|40–50%}} {{legend0|#73d873|50–60%}} | title = [[Mayor of Los Angeles|Mayor]] | before_election = [[Eric Garcetti]] | before_party = Democratic Party (United States) | after_election = | after_party = }} {{ElectionsCA}} The '''2022 Los Angeles mayoral election''' took place as a [[top-two primary]] June 7, 2022, to elect the [[Mayor of Los Angeles]]. Candidates could win the election by receiving more than 50% of the vote, but no candidate received a majority.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |last=Chou|first=Elizabeth|date=March 11, 2020 |title=LA City Attorney Mike Feuer says he wants to be mayor, kicking off early group of entrants in 2022 races |website=[[Los Angeles Daily News]] |url=https://www.dailynews.com/la-city-attorney-mike-feuer-says-he-wants-to-be-mayor-kicking-off-early-group-of-entrants-in-2022-races|access-date=March 21, 2022}}</ref> Incumbent Mayor [[Eric Garcetti]] was ineligible to seek a third term due to [[term limit]]s but is serving an extended second term due to a law moving election dates.<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 8, 2017 |title=Los Angeles mayor wins re-election in landslide |work=[[Reuters]] |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-losangeles-idUSKBN16F171|access-date=March 21, 2022}}</ref> In July 2021, Garcetti was nominated to become [[List of ambassadors of the United States to India|United States Ambassador to India]].<ref name="WhiteHouseIndia">{{Cite web|url= https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/07/09/president-biden-announces-his-intent-to-nominate-four-individuals-to-serve-as-ambassadors/ |title= President Biden Announces His Intent to Nominate Four Individuals to Serve as Ambassadors |website=White House|date= July 9, 2021|access-date=March 21, 2022}}</ref> Should Garcetti leave office before his mayoral term ends, the [[Los Angeles City Council]] will appoint an interim replacement to finish the remainder of that term.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-07-09/garcetti-poised-to-exit-la-pick-new-mayor|title=Here's how L.A. Picks its next mayor as Garcetti tapped for India post|website=The Los Angeles Times|date=July 9, 2021}}</ref> More than forty candidates formed committees to run. Twenty-seven filed their declaration of intention to collect signatures for the ballot, and of these twelve qualified. [[U.S. Representative]] [[Karen Bass]] and real estate developer [[Rick Caruso]] advanced to the general election, set to take place on November 8, 2022. == Candidates == === Advanced to general election === * [[Karen Bass]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from {{ushr|CA|37}} and former [[List of speakers of the California State Assembly|Speaker of the California State Assembly]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailynews.com/2021/09/27/its-official-rep-karen-bass-is-running-for-mayor-of-la/|title=It's official: Rep. Karen Bass is running for mayor of LA|last1=Chou|first1=Elizabeth|last2=Carter|first2=Ryan|date=September 27, 2021|access-date=September 27, 2021|website=[[Los Angeles Daily News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/574095-rep-karen-bass-officially-jumps-into-los-angeles-mayors-race|title=Bass officially enters Los Angeles mayor's race|last=Axelrod|first=Tal|date=September 27, 2021|access-date=September 27, 2021|website=[[The Hill (newspaper)|The Hill]]}}</ref> * [[Rick Caruso]], CEO of [[Caruso Affiliated]], developer of [[The Grove at Farmers Market]] and [[The Americana at Brand]], president of the [[University of Southern California]] board of trustees, former president of the [[Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners]], and former member of the [[Los Angeles Department of Water and Power|Los Angeles Board of Water and Power]] and the [[Los Angeles Coliseum Commission]]<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Wick|first1=Julia|last2=Oreskes|first2=Benjamin|date=February 11, 2022|title=Rick Caruso has entered the mayor's race. Will L.A. elect a billionaire?|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-02-11/billionaire-developer-rick-caruso-enters-race-for-l-a-mayor|url-status=live|access-date=February 11, 2022|newspaper=[[LA Times]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220212010233/https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-02-11/billionaire-developer-rick-caruso-enters-race-for-l-a-mayor |archive-date=February 12, 2022 }}</ref> === Eliminated in primary === * [[Kevin de León]], [[Los Angeles City Council|city councilmember]] from the [[Los Angeles City Council District 14|14th district]], candidate for the US Senate in [[2018 US Senate election in California|2018]] and former [[President pro tempore of the California State Senate]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abc7.com/kevin-de-leon-los-angeles-mayor-eric-garcetti-running-for/11035115/|title=City Councilman Kevin de León enters race to become next mayor of Los Angeles|website=[[KABC-TV]]|date=September 21, 2021}}</ref> * Craig Greiwe, business executive<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-16|title=LA businessman Craig Greiwe launches mayoral campaign at Griffith Park|url=https://www.dailynews.com/2021/11/16/la-businessman-craig-greiwe-launches-mayoral-campaign-at-griffith-park|access-date=2021-12-07|website=Daily News|language=en-US|author=Chou, Elizabeth}}</ref> * Alex Gruenenfelder Smith, [[Echo Park]] [[Neighborhood councils of Los Angeles|neighborhood councilman]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theeastsiderla.com/neighborhoods/echo_park/echo_park_weekly_newsletter/holiday-parade-called-off-19-year-old-runs-for-mayor-guitar-shop-opens/article_bd2fa5ee-57a7-11ec-b5dc-fb1849adf74e.html |title=19-year old runs for mayor |website=The Eastsider |date=December 9, 2021|author1=Lank, Barry|author2=Sanchez, Jesus}}</ref> * John "Jsamuel" Jackson, business owner<ref name="CertifiedList">{{Cite web|title=2022 Primary Nominating Election – Certified List of Candidates|url=https://clerk.lacity.org/sites/g/files/wph1491/files/2022-03/Certified_list_of_Candidates_Final.pdf |date=March 18, 2022 |access-date=March 18, 2022}}</ref> * Andrew Kim, lawyer<ref name="CertifiedList" /> * Gina Viola, community organizer/activist<ref name="CertifiedList" /> * Mel Wilson, real estate agent and former [[Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority|Metro]] board member<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailynews.com/2021/07/15/businessman-mel-wilson-seeks-greater-exposure-for-his-la-mayoral-run-during-pacoima-kick-off/|title=Businessman Mel Wilson seeks greater exposure for his LA mayoral run during Pacoima kick-off|last=Chou|first=Elizabeth|date=July 15, 2021|website=[[Los Angeles Daily News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-01-21/dwp-rally-mel-wilson|title=L.A. mayoral candidate Mel Wilson leads protest over DWP rates and billing scandal|last=Smith|first=Dakota|date=January 21, 2022|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> === Disqualified === * Louis De Barraicua, teacher and self-described homeless advocate<ref name="3-10updates" /> * Barry "Boenvilla" Boen, CEO of SilentRight<ref name="3-18updates" /> * Chuck Cho<ref name="3-11updates">{{Cite web|title=2022 Primary Nominating Election Candidates – Nominating Petition Filing Status|url=https://clerk.lacity.org/sites/g/files/wph1491/files/2022-03/3-11-22_Evening.pdf |date=March 11, 2022 |access-date=March 12, 2022}}</ref> * YJ Draiman, former Northridge East Neighborhood Councilmember<ref name="cbs-publicforum">{{cite web|access-date=2022-02-08|title=Los Angeles Mayor Candidates Hold First Public Forum|url=https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/12/13/los-angeles-mayor-candidates-hold-first-public-forum/|publisher=CBS Local News|date=December 13, 2021}}</ref> * Austin Dragon, veteran and education advocate<ref name="3-10updates" /> * Sean Enright, construction worker<ref name="3-10updates" /> * Jesse N. Forte, self-described astronaut<ref name="3-10updates" /> * Chris Gilmore, business owner<ref name="3-10updates" /> * Jesseca Harvey, business administrative consultant<ref name="3-10updates" /> * Evan Jasek, web developer<ref name="cbs-publicforum" /> * G. Juan Johnson, housing advocate ''(write-in)''<ref name="3-10updates">{{Cite web|title=March 10, Noon, updates |url=https://clerk.lacity.org/sites/g/files/wph1491/files/2022-03/3-10-22_Noon.pdf |access-date=March 10, 2022}}</ref> * Juanita Lopez, businesswoman<ref name="3-18updates" /> * Alicia Tashaunna Lowery, children's social worker<ref name="3-10updates" /> * Asher Luzzatto, developer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://therealdeal.com/la/2021/11/15/this-second-gen-developers-campaign-for-la-mayor-built-around-end-to-commercial-zoning/|title=This second-gen developer's campaign for LA mayor built around end to commercial zoning|last=Farr|first=Isabella|date=November 15, 2021|website=[[The Real Deal (magazine)|The Real Deal]]}}</ref> * William "Rodriguez" Morrison, community organizer and perennial candidate ''(write-in)''<ref name="3-10updates" /> * Jemiss Nazar, [[chiropractor]]<ref name="3-18updates">{{Cite web|title=2022 Primary Nominating Election Candidates – Nominating Petition Filing Status|url=https://clerk.lacity.org/sites/g/files/wph1491/files/2022-03/Nominating_Petition_Filing_List-Final.pdf |date=March 18, 2022 |access-date=March 18, 2022}}</ref> * Vincent "King Spider-D" Willis, community activist<ref name="3-10updates" /> === Withdrawn === * Joseph May, urban designer, artist, and entrepreneur<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=MayforLA|number=1431342421950959616|title=Effective immediately, I will be ending my campaign for Los Angeles mayor|author=Joseph May for Los Angeles Mayor}}</ref> ''(endorsed [[Rick Caruso|Caruso]])'' * Helan Mahmood, co-founder of fashion brand Don Kaka<ref>{{Cite web |author=Kwon, Jo |date=September 1, 2020 |title=Student Drops Out of College to Run for LA Mayor & Uses TikTok to Campaign |url=https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/politics/2020/09/01/student-drops-out-of-college-to-run-for-la-mayor---uses-tiktok-to-campaign |website=[[Spectrum News 1]]}}</ref> * Jessica Lall, business executive<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/jessica-lall-mayor-race/|title='I'm an Outsider with Insider Experience': A New Candidate Jumps into the Race for Mayor|first=Gwynedd|last=Stuart|website=LAMag.com|date=September 20, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2022/02/08/jessica-lall-la-mayoral-campaign/|title=Jessica Lall Ends LA Mayoral Campaign; Other Candidates Participate In Community Forum|website=[[KCAL-TV]]|date=February 8, 2022}}</ref> ''(endorsed [[Rick Caruso|Caruso]])'' * [[Joe Buscaino]], [[Los Angeles City Council|city councilmember]] from the [[Los Angeles City Council District 15|15th district]] and former [[Los Angeles Police Department|LAPD]] officer<ref>{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Dakota |date=March 15, 2021 |title=Councilman Joe Buscaino, a longtime LAPD officer, enters race for L.A. mayor in 2022 |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-03-15/councilman-joe-buscaino-launches-campaign-for-l-a-mayor |website=[[The Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=March 15, 2021 |title=Councilman Joe Buscaino enters race for L.A. mayor in 2022, places homelessness, rising crime at top of to-do list |url=https://ktla.com/news/local-news/councilman-joe-buscaino-enters-race-for-l-a-mayor-in-2022-places-homelessness-rising-crime-at-top-of-to-do-list/ |website=[[KTLA]]}}</ref> ''(remained on ballot; endorsed [[Rick Caruso|Caruso]])'' * [[Mike Feuer]], [[Los Angeles City Attorney]] and former [[California State Assembly|state assemblyman]] from the [[California's 42nd State Assembly district|42nd district]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Dakota |date=March 10, 2020 |title=City Atty. Mike Feuer says he's running for L.A. mayor |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-03-09/city-atty-mike-feuer-announces-bid-for-mayor |access-date=January 20, 2021 |website=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stuart |first=Gwynedd |date=March 10, 2020 |title=City Attorney Mike Feuer Is Running for Mayor of Los Angeles |url=https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/mike-feuer-mayor/}}</ref> ''(remained on ballot; endorsed [[Karen Bass|Bass]])'' * Ramit Varma, co-founder of [[Revolution Prep]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Smith |first=Dakota |date=27 October 2021 |title=Businessman Ramit Varma enters L.A. mayor's race. Will Rick Caruso be next? |language=en-US |newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-27/businessman-ramit-varma-enters-la-mayors-race |url-status=live |access-date=28 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028051218/https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-27/businessman-ramit-varma-enters-la-mayors-race |archive-date=October 28, 2021}}</ref> ''(remained on ballot; endorsed [[Rick Caruso|Caruso]])'' === Declined === * [[Austin Beutner]], former superintendent of the [[Los Angeles Unified School District]] and [[2013 Los Angeles mayoral election|2013 mayoral candidate]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailynews.com/2022/02/06/beutner-im-not-running-for-mayor/|title=Beutner: I'm not running for mayor of LA|website=[[Los Angeles Daily News]]|author=Tat, Linh|date=February 6, 2022}}</ref> * [[Mike Bonin]], [[Los Angeles City Council|city councilmember]] from the [[Los Angeles City Council District 11|11th district]]<ref>{{cite news |date=January 26, 2022 |last1=Oreskes|first1=Benjamin |last2=Zahniser|first2=David |title=Westside Councilman Mike Bonin says he won't seek reelection |website=[[Los Angeles Times]] |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-01-26/westside-councilman-mike-bonin-says-he-wont-seek-re-election}}</ref> * [[Bob Iger]], former [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] of [[The Walt Disney Company]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kiefer |first=Peter |website=The Hollywood Reporter |title=Who Will Hollywood Back for Next Los Angeles Mayor? |date=June 9, 2021 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politics-news/next-los-angeles-mayor-1234964923/}}</ref> * [[Paul Krekorian]], [[Los Angeles City Council|city councilmember]] from the [[Los Angeles City Council District 2|2nd district]] and former [[California State Assembly|state assemblyman]] from the [[California's 43rd State Assembly district|43rd district]]<ref name="auto1">{{Cite news |date=May 5, 2021 |title=L.A. Council President Nury Martinez 'seriously considering' a bid for mayor, advisor says |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-05-05/nury-martinez-los-angeles-mayor-race-city-council |newspaper=Los Angeles Times|author=Zahniser, David}}</ref> * [[Steve Lopez]], journalist<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-06-24/had-enough-of-garcetti-i-have-a-plan-to-finally-fix-l-a |last=Lopez |first=Steve |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |date=June 24, 2021 |title=Had enough of Garcetti? I'm tossing my hat into the ring for mayor}}</ref> * [[Nury Martinez]], [[President of the Los Angeles City Council]] from the [[Los Angeles City Council District 6|6th district]]<ref name="auto1"/><ref>{{Cite web|last=Zahniser|first=David|date=16 September 2021|title=L.A. City Council President Nury Martinez won't run for mayor in 2022|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-09-16/la-me-council-president-nury-martinez-mayor|url-status=live|website=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210916232648/https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-09-16/la-me-council-president-nury-martinez-mayor |archive-date=September 16, 2021 }}</ref> * [[Mark Ridley-Thomas]], suspended [[Los Angeles City Council|city councilmember]] from the [[Los Angeles City Council District 10|10th district]] and former [[Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors|Los Angeles County Supervisor]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=February 28, 2020 |title=In South L.A., a veteran Democrat finds himself facing candidates on his left |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-02-28/city-council-race-herb-wesson-seat |newspaper=Los Angeles Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-08-16/los-angeles-city-councilman-mark-ridley-thomas-wont-pursue-a-bid-for-mayor-in-2022|title = L.A. City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas won't run for mayor in 2022|date = August 16, 2021|author=Zahniser, David|newspaper=LA Times}}</ref> == Primary == === Campaign === [[File:Karen Bass, 2021.jpg|thumb|Bass launching her bid for mayor at [[Los Angeles Trade Technical College|LATTC]], 2021.]] With an open race for mayor, Karen Bass announced that she would retire from Congress and run for Los Angeles mayor.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/karen-bass-mayor/|title=Karen Bass Is Reportedly Considering a Run for Mayor of L.A.|author=McGahan, Jason|date=August 3, 2021|website=[[Los Angeles (magazine)|Los Angeles]]}}</ref> Bass was widely seen as the favorite frontrunner with other moderates and progressives polling much lower and divided amongst themselves. The wide lead led to speculation that Bass would have been able to avoid a runoff all together.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/karen-bass-mayor-chances/|title=Has the Door Just Swung Wide Open for Karen Bass to Be Mayor of Los Angeles?|website=[[Los Angeles (magazine)|Los Angeles]]|author= Regardie, Jon|date=August 17, 2021}}</ref> Real estate developer Rick Caruso had announced that he would run after speculation in past races and polled in the single digits. However, during the spring of 2022, Caruso saw a surge of support rivaling that of Bass.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2022/04/12/la-mayors-race-turns-into-a-tossup-00024614|title=LA mayor's race turns into a tossup|author=White, Jeremy B.; Korte, Lara; Doshi, Juhi; Ramirez, Chris|date=April 4, 2022|website=[[Politico]]}}</ref> As the primary neared, many prominent candidates dropped out and endorsed the two frontrunners, Bass representing the [[Progressivism|progressive]] element of the race and Caruso representing the [[Political moderate|moderate]] element.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/kcrw-features/la-mayor-bass-caruso-election-ads-tv|title=Money talks in mayor's race: Ad blitz pushes Bass and Caruso ahead|author=Glaser, Cherry|date=May 10, 2022|website=[[KCRW]]}}</ref> This had been shown with two former mayoral candidates: [[Joe Buscaino]], a [[Los Angeles City Council|City Councilmember]], endorsed Caruso, and [[Mike Feuer]], the [[Los Angeles City Attorney]], endorsed Bass.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lasentinel.net/feuer-exits-mayoral-race-supports-karen-bass.html|title=Feuer Exits Mayoral Race, Supports Karen Bass|date=May 19, 2022|website=[[Los Angeles Sentinel]]}}</ref> Councilmember Kevin de León also had significant support but lagged behind Bass and Caruso,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-05-30/kevin-de-leons-bid-for-mayor-may-be-lagging-but-hes-resurrected-himself-before|title=Kevin de León's bid for mayor may be lagging. But he's resurrected himself before|date=May 30, 2022|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]|author=Reyes-Velarde, Alejandra}}</ref> and ultimately did not advance to the general election.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rocha |first=Isai |date=2022-06-08 |title=Caruso And Bass To Face Off In November Race For Mayor of L.A. |url=https://www.laweekly.com/caruso-and-bass-to-face-off-in-november-race-for-mayor-of-l-a/ |access-date=2022-06-08 |website=LA Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref> === Debates === On December 12, 2021, the Stonewall Democratic Club hosted a forum with candidates Bass, Feuer, Lall, and Greiwe. Buscaino and de León cancelled last minute due to scheduling conflicts.<ref name = kinda/> On February 22, 2022, [[Loyola Marymount University]] alongside Spectrum News 1 hosted the first formal debate between candidates, with Caruso absent because of a scheduling issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/scenes-from-the-kinda-sorta-second-los-angeles-mayoral-forum/|title=Scenes From the Kinda-Sorta Second Los Angeles Mayoral Forum|date=February 25, 2022|author=Regardie, Jon|website=[[Los Angeles (magazine)|Los Angeles]]}}</ref> During the debate, protesters started [[heckler|heckling]] them, resulting in them attempting to rush the stage near the end of the debate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/politics/2022/02/23/hecklers-interrupt-spirited-first-debate-among-la-mayoral-candidates|title=Hecklers interrupt spirited first debate among LA mayoral candidates|date=February 22, 2022|website=Spectrum News 1|author=Carpenter, Susan}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-02-22/la-mayor-debate-loyola-marymount|title=Protesters shout down candidates in raucous L.A. mayor debate |author=Rainey, James |author2=Wick, Julia |author3=Oreskes, Benjamin |author4=Smith, Dakota|date=February 22, 2022|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> On March 22, 2022, [[KTTV|FOX 11]] along with the [[Los Angeles Times]] hosted a debate at the [[University of Southern California]] with Bass, Buscaino, Caruso, de León, and Feuer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailynews.com/2022/03/22/la-mayor-candidates-talk-homelessness-public-safety-and-corruption/|title=At much-anticipated debate, LA mayor candidates talk homelessness, public safety and corruption|website=[[Los Angeles Daily News]]|date=March 22, 2022|author=Chou, Elizabeth}}</ref> Although most of the other candidates attacked Caruso, many people said that Caruso had won the debate.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-03-23/la-et-mayoral-debate-rick-caruso-karen-bass|title=Column: Only Karen Bass knew Rule No. 1 in the mayoral debate: Don't help Rick Caruso steal the show|author=McNamara, Mary|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> On April 28, 2022, [[KABC-TV|ABC7]] announced that they would be hosting a debate at [[California State University, Los Angeles]] with the top five leading candidates.<ref name = abc7/> In response to the list, candidates Craig Greiwe, Alex Gruenenfelder Smith, Gina Viola, and Mel Wilson criticized their exclusion at the debates and the organizers.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-04-12/l-a-mayoral-candidates-demand-to-be-included-in-cal-state-l-a-debate|title=L.A. mayoral candidates demand to be included in Cal State L.A. debate|author=Park, Jeong|date=April 12, 2022|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailynews.com/2022/04/12/la-mayoral-candidates-left-out-of-debates-blast-organizers/|title=LA mayoral candidates left out of debate blast organizers|author=Couh, Elizabeth|date=April 12, 2022|website=[[Los Angeles Daily News]]}}</ref> Candidate Ramit Varma later released a statement criticizing his exclusion at debates.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rising-los-angeles-mayoral-candidate-151400448.html|title=RISING LOS ANGELES MAYORAL CANDIDATE RAMIT VARMA SPEAKS OUT AGAINST DEBATE EXCLUSION|date=April 28, 2022|website=[[Yahoo! Finance]]}}</ref> During the Sunday debate, police removed [[Melina Abdullah]], a professor at Cal State LA and [[Black Lives Matter]] founder, as well as other protesters from the room as they did not have a tickets to the event.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-05-01/police-forcibly-remove-black-lives-matter-l-a-leader-from-mayoral-debate|title=Police forcibly remove Black Lives Matter-L.A. leader from mayoral debate|date=May 1, 2022 |author=Park, Jeong |author2=Newberry, Laura |author3=Wick, Julia|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> The issues talked at the debates were [[Homelessness in Los Angeles|homelessness]], the [[COVID-19 pandemic in the United States]], crime, and [[climate change]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailybruin.com/2022/03/27/los-angeles-mayoral-candidates-discuss-policy-issues-in-televised-debate|title=Los Angeles mayoral candidates discuss policy issues in televised debate|date=March 27, 2022|author=Waters, Tucker|website=[[Daily Bruin]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/23/politics/los-angeles-mayoral-debate-democrats-policing/index.html|title=Los Angeles mayoral race shows shift in policing debate in heavily Democratic city|author=Reston, Maeve|website=[[CNN]]|date=March 23, 2022}}</ref> ==== Mayoral debates and forums ==== {| class="wikitable" style="margin-left: auto: auto; border: none;font-size:86%;" |-^† ! style="background:#B0C4DE" colspan="17"| 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election primary debates and forums |- !style="white-space:nowrap;"| Date || Host || Moderator(s) || Link || scope="col" colspan="11"| Participants || rowspan=3 |{{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- !colspan="4" rowspan="2" |Key:<br />{{Colors|black|#90ff90|&nbsp;P&nbsp;}} <small>Participant &nbsp;</small> {{Colors|black|#FFFFDD|&nbsp;A&nbsp;}} <small>Absent &nbsp;</small> {{Colors|black|#ff9090|&nbsp;N&nbsp;}} <small>Non-invitee &nbsp;</small> {{Colors|black|#f0e68c|&nbsp;W&nbsp;}} <small>Withdrew &nbsp;</small> {{Colors|black|#A2B2C2|&nbsp;O&nbsp;}} <small>Not yet entered race &nbsp;</small> ! scope="col" style="width:60px; background: #808080;"| ! scope="col" style="width:60px; background: #808080;"| ! scope="col" style="width:60px; background: #808080;"| ! scope="col" style="width:60px; background: #808080;"| ! scope="col" style="width:60px; background: #808080;"| ! scope="col" style="width:60px; background: #808080;"| ! scope="col" style="width:60px; background: #808080;"| ! scope="col" style="width:60px; background: #808080;"| ! scope="col" style="width:60px; background: #808080;"| ! scope="col" style="width:60px; background: #808080;"| ! scope="col" style="width:60px; background: #808080;"| |- ! [[Karen Bass|Bass]] ! [[Joe Buscaino|Buscaino]] ! [[Rick Caruso|Caruso]] ! [[Kevin de León|de León]] ! [[Mike Feuer|Feuer]] ! Greiwe ! Gruenenfelder ! Lall ! Varma ! Viola !Wilson |- |- |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |December 12, 2021 |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[[Stonewall Democrats#California|Stonewall Democrats of California]] <br> Minority AIDS Project <br> [[National Association of Black Journalists]] |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Jarrett Hill <br> Tanya McRae |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUYIxi_263U Video] | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{D-A|'''A'''}} | style="background:#A2B2C2; color:black; text-align:center;" |'''O''' | {{D-A|'''A'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | style="text-align:center;" | <ref name = kinda>{{cite web|url=https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/scenes-from-the-kinda-first-los-angeles-mayoral-forum/|title=Scenes From the Kinda First Los Angeles Mayoral Forum|author=Regardie, Jon|website=[[Los Angeles (magazine)|Los Angeles]]|date=December 13, 2021}}</ref> |- |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |February 19, 2022 |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Heart of Los Angeles <br> Invest In Youth Coalittion |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Kelvin Washington |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmmVQUmrAMw Video] | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | rowspan="14" style="background:#f0e68c; color:black; text-align:center;" |'''W''' | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.heartofla.org/blog-1/centering-youth-voices-in-the-la-mayors-race|title=CENTERING YOUTH VOICES IN THE LA MAYOR'S RACE|date=February 24, 2021|website=Heart of LA}}</ref> |- |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |February 22, 2022 |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[[Loyola Marymount University]] <br> ''Spectrum News 1'' |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Fernando Guerra <br> [[Giselle Fernández]] |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDv88KHnCC8 Video] | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{D-A|'''A'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.audacy.com/knxnews/news/local/l-a-mayoral-candidates-to-debate-at-loyola-marymount|title=L.A. mayoral candidates to debate Tuesday at Loyola Marymount University|author=Estrada, Marie|date=February 18, 2022|website=[[KNX (AM)|KNX]]|publisher=[[Audacy]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/los-angeles-mayor-candidates-challenged-protestors-first-debate-2022-2|title=Los Angeles mayoral candidates discuss homelessness and policing during first debate as protestors shout in disapproval|date=February 24, 2022|author=Mitchell, Taiyler Simone|website=[[Insider Inc.]]}}</ref> |- |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |March 15, 2022 |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Los Angeles Business Council <br> ''Spectrum News 1'' |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[[Alex Cohen]] |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhd5j6wLydY Video] | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{D-A|'''A'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/inside-the-issues/2022/03/20/la-mayor-s-race-candidates-participate-in-forum|title=LA mayor's race candidates participate in forum|date=March 20, 2022|website=Spectrum News 1}}</ref> |- |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |March 21, 2022 |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Temple Beth Hillel |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Erika D. Smith |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[https://tbhla.livecontrol.tv/a4cfa388 Video] | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-03-21/protesters-shut-down-mayoral-candidate-forum-at-san-fernando-valley-synagogue|title=Protesters shut down L.A. mayoral candidate forum at San Fernando Valley synagogue |author=Zahniser, David |author2=Oreskes, Benjamin|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=March 21, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxla.com/news/forum-discussion-on-homelessness-with-la-mayoral-candidates-gets-cut-short|title=Forum discussion on homelessness with LA mayoral candidates gets cut short|date=March 21, 2022|website=[[KTTV|FOX 11]]}}</ref> |- |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |March 22, 2022 |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[[KTTV|FOX 11]] <br> [[University of Southern California]] <br> ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Elex Michaelson <br> Erika D. Smith |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANzTMJfq3Lw Video] | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-03-22/los-angeles-mayoral-debate-usc-bass-buscaino-caruso-de-leon-feuer|title=Stakes are high as 5 leading candidates for L.A. mayor finally meet|author=Wick, Julia|date=March 22, 2022|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/the-race-to-replace-la-mayor-eric-garcetti-heats-up-in-debate-at-usc/2853944/|title=The Race to Replace LA Mayor Eric Garcetti Heats Up in Debate at USC|date=March 22, 2022|author=White, Beverly|website=[[KNBC]]}}</ref> |- |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |March 26, 2022 |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |National Union of Healthcare Workers <br> Courage California |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Sophia Mendoza <br> Irene Khao |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVL_o7rB_W4 Video] | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://nuhw.org/event/los-angeles-mayoral-debate/|title=Los Angeles Mayoral Debate|website=National Union of Healthcare Workers}}</ref> |- |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |April 12, 2022 |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters <br> [[KABC-TV|ABC7]] |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Josh Haskell |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwcoTPqhP7w Video] | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://abc7.com/la-mayors-race-earth-day-environment-climate-crisis/11780586/|title=To mark Earth Day, Los Angeles mayoral candidates debate environmental issues|author=Haskell, Josh|website=[[KABC-TV|ABC7]]|date=April 22, 2022}}</ref> |- |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |April 30, 2022 |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[[Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles]] <br> [[Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance]] |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Andrew Menor |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" | | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://rafu.com/2022/04/l-a-mayoral-candidate-forum-at-terasaki-budokan/|title=L.A. Mayoral Candidate Forum at Terasaki Budokan|date=April 29, 2022|website=[[Rafu Shimpo]]}}</ref> |- |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |May 1, 2022 |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |League of Women Voters <br> [[California State University, Los Angeles]] <br> [[KABC-TV|ABC7]] |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Marc Brown |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" | | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | style="text-align:center;" | <ref name = abc7>{{cite web|url=https://abc7.com/la-mayor-race-rick-caruso-karen-bass-joe-buscaino/11798552/|title=LA mayor race: 5 candidates to face off during mayoral debate on ABC7|date=April 28, 2022|website=[[KABC-TV|ABC7]]}}</ref> |- |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |May 16, 2022 |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Los Angeles Latino Equity and Diversity Initiative |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Gabriel Lerner <br> Claudia Batera |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDnantjcMh8 Video] | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | rowspan="5" style="background:#f0e68c; color:black; text-align:center;" |'''W''' | {{D-A|'''A'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/mayoral-candidates-attend-forum-hosted-by-los-angeles-latino-equity-and-diversity-initiative/|title=Mayoral candidates attend forum hosted by Los Angeles Latino Equity and Diversity Initiative|date=May 16, 2022|website=[[CBS News]]}}</ref> |- |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |May 18, 2022 |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[[University of California, Los Angeles]] |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Bineh Ndefru |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6RiafsroQU Video] | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | rowspan="3" style="background:#f0e68c; color:black; text-align:center;" |'''W''' | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{D-A|'''A'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailybruin.com/2022/05/22/science-policy-group-at-ucla-hosts-panel-for-la-mayoral-candidates|title=Science Policy Group at UCLA hosts panel for LA mayoral candidates|author=Dai-Liu, Anna|website=[[Daily Bruin]]|date=May 22, 2022}}</ref> |- |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |May 20, 2022 |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' <br> [[KCRW]] |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Anna Scott <br> Gustavo Arellano |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjcEr7HKI3k Video] | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{D-A|'''A'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://events.kcrw.com/events/l-a-s-big-debate-homelessness-top-candidates-for-mayor-join-us-live/|title=L.A.'s Big Debate – Homelessness: Top Candidates for Mayor Join Us Live|website=[[KCRW]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/0sx2-nxv1iu-123|title=L.A.'s BIG DEBATE: Homelessness|date=May 17, 2022|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> |- |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |May 24, 2022 |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |[[ICM Partners]] <br> [[Politico]] |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" |Jeremy B. White |style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;" | | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{D-A|'''A'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | rowspan="1" style="background:#f0e68c; color:black; text-align:center;" |'''W''' | {{No|'''N'''}} | {{No|'''N'''}} | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/05/los-angeles-mayor-karen-bass-kevin-deleon-icm-partners-1235030842/|title=Los Angeles Mayor's Race: ICM Partners, Politico To Host Candidates Forum On Homelessness|date=May 23, 2022|author=Johnson, Ted|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> |} === Endorsements === {{Endorsements box| title=Joe Buscaino ''(withdrew and endorsed Caruso)'' |list= ;City Councilmembers *[[John Lee (California politician)|John Lee]], member of the [[Los Angeles City Council]] for the [[Los Angeles City Council District 12|12th district]]<ref name = smithzahnizer/> *[[David Ryu]], former member of the [[Los Angeles City Council]] for the [[Los Angeles City Council District 4|4th district]]<ref name = smithzahnizer/> ;Labor unions * [[Los Angeles Airport Police|Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Banz |first=Julie |date=March 15, 2022 |title=LAAPOA Endorses Joe Buscaino for L.A. Mayor |url=https://laapoa.com/2022/03/laapoa-endorses-joe-buscaino-for-l-a-mayor/ |website=[[Los Angeles Airport Police|Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association]]}}</ref> }} {{Endorsements box |title=Kevin de León |colwidth=60 |list= ;U.S. Representatives *[[Jimmy Gomez]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 34th congressional district]]<ref name = kdlsprint>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-05-28/lopez-column-kevin-de-leon-sprints-final-days-mayors-race|title=Column: De León, lapped by mayoral front-runners in heavily Latino L.A., begins last-ditch sprint|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]|author=Lopez, Steve|date=May 28, 2022}}</ref> *[[Norma Torres]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 35th congressional district]]<ref name="outofcont">{{Cite web |date=June 9, 2022 |title=Perry Goes to Runoff; de Leon Out of Contention |url=https://rafu.com/2022/06/perry-goes-to-runoff-de-leon-out-of-contention/ |website=[[Rafu Shimpo]]}}</ref> *[[Lou Correa]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 46th congressional district]]<ref name="outofcont"/> ;State assemblymembers *[[Miguel Santiago]], state assemblyman for the [[California's 53rd State Assembly district|53rd Assembly district]]<ref name = kdlsprint/> *[[Mike Fong]], state assemblyman for the [[California's 49th State Assembly district|49th Assembly district]]<ref name = kdlsprint/> *[[Rudy Salas]], state assemblyman for the [[California's 31st State Assembly district|31st Assembly district]]<ref name="outofcont"/> *[[Eduardo Garcia (politician)|Eduardo Garcia]], state assemblyman for the [[California's 56th State Assembly district|56th Assembly district]]<ref name="outofcont"/> *[[Sabrina Cervantes]], state assemblyman for the [[California's 60th State Assembly district|60th Assembly district]]<ref name="outofcont"/> *[[Eloise Reyes]], state assemblyman for the [[California's 57th State Assembly district|57th Assembly district]]<ref name="outofcont"/> *[[Bill Quirk]], state assemblyman for the [[California's 20th State Assembly district|20th Assembly district]]<ref name="outofcont"/> *[[Warren Furutani]], state assemblyman for the [[California's 55th State Assembly district|55th Assembly district]]<ref name="outofcont"/> ;State-level offices *[[John Chiang (California politician)|John Chiang]], former [[California State Treasurer]]<ref name="outofcont"/> ;State senators *[[Monique Limón]], state senator for the [[California's 19th State Senate district|19th district]]<ref name="outofcont"/> *[[Richard Pan]], state senator for the [[California's 6th State Senate district|6th district]]<ref name="outofcont"/> *[[Richard Roth (politician)|Richard Roth]], state senator for the [[California's 31st State Senate district|31st district]]<ref name="outofcont"/> *[[Maria Elena Durazo]], state senator for the [[California's 24th State Senate district|24th district]]<ref name = kdlsprint/> ;Individuals *[[Grupo Firme]], Regional Mexican band<ref name = showtimeLA/> ;Organizations *[[Latino Victory Fund]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 5, 2022 |title=LATINO VICTORY FUND ANNOUNCES SLATE OF CONGRESSIONAL AND DOWN-BALLOT LATINO CANDIDATES IN CALIFORNIA |url=https://latinovictory.org/latino-victory-fund-announces-slate-of-congressional-and-down-ballot-latino-candidates-in-california/ |website=[[Latino Victory Fund]]}}</ref> *[[SEIU]]-1021<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.seiu1021.org/post/seiu-california-endorses-kevin-de-leon-us-senate|title=SEIU California Endorses Kevin de León for U.S. Senate|website=SEIU-1021}}</ref> *[[UNITE HERE]] Local 11<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2022 |title=La Alerta January 19–25, 2022 option 2 |url=https://www.unitehere11.org/la-alerta-january-19-25-2022-option-2/ |website=[[UNITE HERE]]}}</ref> *[[United Farm Workers]]<ref name="natissues"/> *[[Teamsters]] Joint Council 42<ref name="natissues"/> *[[Laborers International Union of North America]](LiUNA!) Local 300<ref name="natissues">{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Eric C. |date=May 31, 2022 |title=Los Angeles June 7 primaries reflect major national issues |url=https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/los-angeles-june-7-primaries-reflect-major-national-issues/ |website=[[People's World]]}}</ref> *[[Armenian National Committee of America]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 8, 2022 |title=ANCA-WR Endorses Kevin de León for Los Angeles Mayor |url=https://asbarez.com/anca-wr-endorses-kevin-de-leon-for-los-angeles-mayor/ |website=[[Asbarez]]}}</ref> ;Newspapers and other media *[[La Opinión]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://laopinion.com/2022/05/03/kevin-de-leon-para-alcalde-de-los-angeles/|title=Kevin de León para alcalde de Los Ángeles|website=[[La Opinión]]|date=May 3, 2022}}</ref> }} {{Endorsements box| title=Mike Feuer ''(withdrew and endorsed Bass)'' |list= ;Citywide officials *[[Laura Chick]], [[Los Angeles City Controller]] (2001–2009)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=James Preston |date=March 3, 2022 |title=Democracy at Home |url=https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2022/03/03/democracy-at-home/38347 |website=Random Lengths News}}</ref> }} {{Endorsements box| title=Mel Wilson |list= ;Los Angeles County officials *[[Michael D. Antonovich]], former member of the [[Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors]] for the 5th district<ref name = 2ndtolast/> }} ===Polling=== ;Graphical summary {{Graph:Chart | width=700 | height=400 | xAxisTitle= | yAxisTitle=%support | xAxisAngle = -40 | legend=Candidate | interpolate = bundle | size = 77 | xType = date | y1Title=Bass | y2Title=Buscaino | y3Title=Caruso | y4Title=de León | y5Title=Feuer | y6Title=Undecided/Other | type=line |xGrid= | x= 2021/08/05, 2022/02/10 00:00, 2022/02/10 12:00, 2022/04/05, 2022/05/11, 2022/05/16, 2022/05/17, 2022/05/31 | y1= 22, 16, 32, 23, 30, 34, 35, 38 | y2= 5, 8, 4, 1, 2, , 1, 1 | y3= 6, 6, 8, 24, 28, 32, 37, 32 | y4= 6, 12, 8, 6, , 7, 6, 6 | y5= 4, 7, 4, 2, 3, , 6, 3 | y6= 57, 51, 44, 44, 37, 22, 16, 19 | colors = #8dd3c7, #bebada, #fb8072, #80b1d3, #fdb462, #d2d2d4 | showSymbols = 1, 1 | yGrid = true | linewidth = 2.0 }} {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%;text-align:center;" |- valign=bottom ! Poll source ! Date(s)<br />administered ! Sample<br />size{{efn|Key:<br />A – all adults<br />RV – registered voters<br />LV – likely voters<br />V – unclear|name="Key"}} ! Margin<br />{{nowrap|of error}} ! style="width:60px;"| Karen<br />Bass ! style="width:60px;"| Joe<br />Buscaino ! style="width:60px;"| Rick<br />Caruso ! style="width:60px;"| Kevin<br />{{nowrap|de León}} ! style="width:60px;"| Mike<br />Feuer ! Other ! Undecided |- |style="text-align:left;" rowspan="2"|[https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/25/02/3bd6c0344da19cac7377d5c6782d/la-q10-12-toplines.pdf Berkeley IGS] |rowspan="2"|May 24–31, 2022 |1,204 (RV) |±&nbsp;2.9% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''25%''' |0% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''23%''' |6% |3% |8%{{efn|Viola with 4%; Gruenenfelder Smith with 2%; Kim and Varma with 1%; Greiwe, Jackson, and Wilson with 0%}} |{{party shading/Undecided}}|'''35%''' |- |816 (LV) |±&nbsp;3.5% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''38%''' |1% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''32%''' |6% |3% |4%{{efn|Gruenenfelder Smith and Viola with 2%; Greiwe, Jackson, Kim, Varma, and Wilson with 0%}} |15% |- | style="border-right-style:hidden; background:lightyellow;" | | style="border-right-style:hidden; background:lightyellow;" | May 24, 2022 | colspan="98" style="background:lightyellow;" | Varma drops out and endorses Caruso |- | style="border-right-style:hidden; background:lightyellow;" | | style="border-right-style:hidden; background:lightyellow;" | May 17, 2022 | colspan="98" style="background:lightyellow;" | Feuer drops out and endorses Bass |- |style="text-align:left;"|[https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/0a/11/585d2704401a905423eb8622fbad/220-6443-cukb-tracking-survey-memo-d1.pdf FM3 Research (D)]{{efn|This poll was sponsored by the IE committee Communities United for Karen Bass|name="CU"}} |May 13–17, 2022 |798 (LV) |±&nbsp;3.1% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''35%''' |1% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''37%''' |6% |6% |6% |10% |- |style="text-align:left;"|[https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/71/a2/5026095e42b9b331bbb24d21b904/220512-la-mayor-tracker-poll-memo.pdf David Binder Research (D)]{{efn|name="Bass"}} |May 12–16, 2022 |500 (LV) |±&nbsp;4.4% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''34%''' |– |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''32%''' |7% |– |5% |17% |- | style="border-right-style:hidden; background:lightyellow;" | | style="border-right-style:hidden; background:lightyellow;" | May 12, 2022 | colspan="98" style="background:lightyellow;" | Buscaino drops out and endorses Caruso |- |style="text-align:left;"|[https://www.dailynews.com/2022/05/17/city-attorney-mike-feuer-dropping-out-of-la-mayors-race-will-back-karen-bass/ EVITARUS (D)]{{efn|This poll was sponsored by Bass's campaign|name="Bass"}} |May 2022 |– (LV) |– |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''30%''' |2% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''28%''' |– |3% |– |– |- |style="text-align:left;"|[https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/f0/f2/386783c34f40bfc806663c68d0e6/la-city-voters-topline.pdf Berkeley IGS] |March 29 – April 5, 2022 |1,380 (LV) |±&nbsp;3.5% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''23%''' |1% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''24%''' |6% |2% |6%{{efn|Viola with 2%; Gruenenfelder Smith, Kim, and Varma with 1%; Greiwe, Jackson, Wilson, and "Other (write-in candidate)" with <1%}} |{{party shading/Undecided}}|'''39%''' |- |style="text-align:left;"|[https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-02-17/2022-la-mayoral-election-race-karen-bass-takes-lead-poll-finds Berkeley IGS] |February 3–10, 2022 |1,446 (LV) |±&nbsp;4.0% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''32%''' |4% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''8%''' |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''8%''' |4% |4%{{efn|Lall with 2%; Varma and Wilson with 1%}} |{{party shading/Undecided}}|'''40%''' |- |style="text-align:left;" rowspan="2"|[https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/21319614/lmustudyla-data-brief-city-of-la-mayoral-race-data-brief-spring-2022.pdf Loyola Marymount University] |rowspan="2"|January 4 – February 10, 2022 |1,000 (A) |±&nbsp;3.1% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''14%''' |7% |6% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''12%''' |6% |9%{{efn|Wilson with 4%; Lall with 3%; Varma with 2%|name="LMU432"}} |{{party shading/Undecided}}|'''46%''' |- |815 (RV) |±&nbsp;3.4% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''16%''' |8% |6% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''12%''' |7% |10%{{efn|name="LMU432"}} |{{party shading/Undecided}}|'''42%''' |- | style="border-right-style:hidden; background:lightyellow;" | | style="border-right-style:hidden; background:lightyellow;" | February 8, 2022 | colspan="98" style="background:lightyellow;" | Lall drops out |- | style="border-right-style:hidden; background:lightyellow;" | | style="border-right-style:hidden; background:lightyellow;" | September 16, 2021 | colspan="98" style="background:lightyellow;" | Martinez announces she will not run |- | style="border-right-style:hidden; background:lightyellow;" | | style="border-right-style:hidden; background:lightyellow;" | August 16, 2021 | colspan="98" style="background:lightyellow;" | Ridley-Thomas announces he will not run and endorses Bass |- |style="text-align:left;"|[https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/politics/2021/08/23/poll-of-la-voters-shows-advantage-for-rep--karen-bass-if-she-runs-for-mayor FM3 Research (D)] |July 29 – August 5, 2021 |803 (LV) |±&nbsp;3.5% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''22%''' |5% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''6%''' |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''6%''' |4% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''12%'''{{efn|Martinez and Ridley-Thomas with 6%}} |{{party shading/Undecided}}|'''45%''' |} === Results === [[File:2022 Los Angeles mayoral primary election results map by precinct.svg|thumb|Results map by precinct<br>({{maplink|from=2022 Los Angeles mayoral primary election results by precinct.map|text=Interactive version}}) {{collapsible list |title=Bass |{{legend|#c0f0c0|20–30%}} |{{legend|#aae5aa|30–40%}} |{{legend|#87de87|40–50%}} |{{legend|#5fd35f|50–60%}} |{{legend|#37c837|60–70%}} |{{legend|#2ca02c|70–80%}} |{{legend|#217821|80–90%}} |{{legend|#165016|>90%}} }} {{collapsible list |title=Caruso |{{legend|#ffd3c3|20–30%}} |{{legend|#ffac8e|30–40%}} |{{legend|#ff8e65|40–50%}} |{{legend|#ff7644|50–60%}} |{{legend|#f8581e|60–70%}} |{{legend|#CD3700|70–80%}} |{{legend|#973714|80–90%}} |{{legend|#622e1b|>90%}} }} {{collapsible list |title=de León |{{legend|#FFEEAA|20–30%}} |{{legend|#FFDD55|30–40%}} |{{legend|#F1C92A|40–50%}} |{{legend|#DEB02A|>50%}} }} {{collapsible list |title=Others |{{legend|#D0D0D0|No votes}} |{{legend|#808080|Other candidates}} |{{legend|#d2b1d9|Tie}} }} ]] {{Election box begin no change |title=2022 Los Angeles mayoral primary election<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 8, 2022 |title=Los Angeles Mayor Special Election Results |url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/06/07/us/elections/results-california-los-angeles-mayor.html |access-date=June 8, 2022 |website=New York Times}}</ref>}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change |party = Nonpartisan |candidate = [[Karen Bass]] |votes = 278,511 |percentage = 43.11 }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change |party = Nonpartisan |candidate = [[Rick Caruso]] |votes = 232,490 |percentage = 35.99 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Nonpartisan |candidate = [[Kevin de León]] |votes = 50,372 |percentage = 7.79 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Nonpartisan |candidate = Gina Viola |votes = 44,341 |percentage = 6.86 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Nonpartisan |candidate = [[Mike Feuer]] ''(withdrawn)'' |votes = 12,087 |percentage = 1.87 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Nonpartisan |candidate = Andrew Kim |votes = 9,405 |percentage = 1.46 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Nonpartisan |candidate = Alex Gruenenfelder Smith |votes = 6,153 |percentage = 0.95 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Nonpartisan |candidate = [[Joe Buscaino]] ''(withdrawn)'' |votes = 4,485 |percentage = 0.69 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Nonpartisan |candidate = Craig Greiwe |votes = 2,439 |percentage = 0.38 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Nonpartisan |candidate = Mel Wilson |votes = 2,336 |percentage = 0.36 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Nonpartisan |candidate = Ramit Varma ''(withdrawn)'' |votes = 1,916 |percentage = 0.30 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Nonpartisan |candidate = John "Jsamuel" Jackson |votes = 1,511 |percentage = 0.23 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 12 | percentage = 0.01 }} {{Election box total no change |votes = 646,058 |percentage = 100.00 }} {{Election box turnout no change | votes = 662,514<ref name = vcbc0622>{{cite web|url=https://content.lavote.gov/docs/rrcc/svc/4269_final_community.pdf|title=VOTES CAST BY COMMUNITY|page=97|website=[[Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk]]}}</ref> | percentage = 30.8<ref name = vcbc0622/> }} {{Election box registered electors no change |reg. electors= 2,150,902<ref name = vcbc0622/> }} {{Election box end}} == Runoff == ===Debates=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |+ 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election Democratic primary debates |- ! scope="col" | {{abbr|No.|Number}} ! scope="col" | Date ! scope="col" | Host ! scope="col" | Moderator ! scope="col" | Link ! colspan="2" scope="col" | Participants |- ! colspan="5" rowspan="2" |Key:<br />{{Colors|black|#90ff90|&nbsp;P&nbsp;}} <small>Participant&nbsp;</small> {{Colors|black|#FFFFDD|&nbsp;A&nbsp;}} <small>Absent&nbsp;</small> {{Colors|black|#ff9090|&nbsp;N&nbsp;}} <small>Non-invitee&nbsp;</small> {{Colors|black|#CCFFCC|&nbsp;I&nbsp;}} <small>Invitee {{color box|#f0e68c|W}} Withdrawn</small> ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Nonpartisan}}"| ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Nonpartisan}}"| |- ! scope="col" |Karen Bass ! scope="col" |Rick Caruso |- ! scope="row" | 1 | style="white-space:nowrap;" | Sept. 21, 2022 | style="white-space:nowrap;" | [[Skirball Cultural Center]] | style="white-space:nowrap;" | TBD | style="white-space:nowrap;" | | {{Yes|'''I'''}} | {{Yes|'''I'''}} |- ! scope="row" | 2 | style="white-space:nowrap;" | Oct. 6, 2022 | style="white-space:nowrap;" | [[KNX (AM)|KNX]] | style="white-space:nowrap;" | TBD | style="white-space:nowrap;" | | {{Yes|'''I'''}} | {{Yes|'''I'''}} |} === Endorsements === Endorsements in '''bold''' were made after the primary election. {{Endorsements box |title=Karen Bass |colwidth=60 |list= ;Federal officials *'''[[Joe Biden]]''', 46th [[President of the United States]], 47th [[Vice President of the United States]] and former [[United States Senate|U.S. Senator]] from [[Delaware]]<ref name = bidenharrisbass>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/biden-harris-endorse-karen-bass-los-angeles-mayor-1235083674/|title=Joe Biden & Kamala Harris Endorse Karen Bass In L.A. Mayor's Race; Rick Caruso Quickly Responds|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=August 2, 2022}}</ref> *'''[[Kamala Harris]]''', 49th [[Vice President of the United States]], former [[United States Senate|U.S. Senator]] from [[California]] and former [[Attorney General of California]]<ref name = bidenharrisbass/> *'''[[Hillary Clinton]]''', former [[United States Secretary of State|U.S. Secretary of State]], former [[United States Senate|U.S. Senator]] for [[New York (state)|New York]], and former [[First Lady of the United States]]<ref name = clintonbacksbass>{{cite web | url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-28/hillary-clinton-endorses-karen-bass-in-los-angeles-mayoral-race | title=Hillary Clinton endorses Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race | website=[[Los Angeles Times]] | date=July 28, 2022 }}</ref> ;U.S. Senate *[[Cory Booker]], for U.S. Senator for [[New Jersey]]<ref name = smithzahnizer>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2022-04-02/la-on-the-record-newsletter-garcetti-factor-mayor-race-l-a-on-the-record|title=L.A. on the Record: The Garcetti factor in the mayor's race|date=April 2, 2022|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |author=Smith, Dakota |author2=Zahniser, David}}</ref> *[[Barbara Boxer]], former U.S. Senator for [[California]]<ref name = vakil>{{cite news|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/574936-bass-gets-mayoral-endorsement-from-former-california-senator/|title=Bass gets mayoral endorsement from former California senator|date=October 1, 2021|newspaper=[[The Hill (newspaper)|The Hill]] |author=Vakil, Caroline}}</ref> *'''[[Alex Padilla]]''', U.S. Senator for [[California]]<ref name="cagle">{{Cite web |last=Cagle |first=Kate |date=August 10, 2022 |title=Padilla, Council President Martinez endorse Bass in LA mayoral race |url=https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/politics/2022/08/10/padilla--council-president-martinez-endorse-bass-in-la-mayoral-race |website=Spectrum News 1}}</ref> *'''[[Elizabeth Warren]]''', U.S. Senator for [[Massachusetts]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3565849-warren-backs-bass-in-los-angeles-mayoral-runoff-election/ | title=Warren backs Bass in Los Angeles mayoral runoff election | date=July 19, 2022|author=Vakil, Caroline|work=The Hill}}</ref> ;U.S. Representatives *[[Nancy Pelosi]], [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives]]<ref name=kbe/><ref name = pelosinbcref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-endorses-rep-karen-bass-for-mayor-of-la/2842641/|title=House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Endorses Rep. Karen Bass for Mayor of LA|date=March 3, 2017|website=[[KNBC]]}}</ref> *'''[[Steny Hoyer]]''', [[United States House of Representatives]] [[Party leaders of the United States House of Representatives|House Majority Leader]]<ref name = gasconfactor>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2022-07-16/la-on-the-record-gascon-bass-caruso-l-a-on-the-record|title=L.A. on the Record: The Gascón factor in the L.A. mayor's race|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=July 16, 2022|author=Oreskes, Benjamin}}</ref> *'''[[Tony Cárdenas]]''', [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 29th congressional district]]<ref name="cagle"/> *[[James Clyburn]], [[United States House of Representatives]] [[Party leaders of the United States House of Representatives|House Majority Whip]]<ref name=sentinel>{{cite web |title=Majority Whip Jim Clyburn Comes to L.A. in Support of Karen Bass for L.A. Mayor |url=https://lasentinel.net/majority-whip-jim-clyburn-comes-to-l-a-in-support-of-karen-bass-for-l-a-mayor.html |publisher=Los Angeles Sentinel |access-date=5 May 2021|author=Jackson-Fossett, Cora|date=May 5, 2022}}</ref> *[[Pete Aguilar]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 31st congressional district]]<ref name=kbe>{{cite web |title=Rep. Bass' campaign for mayor receives endorsements |url=https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/san-fernando-valley-ventura/politics/2021/09/30/rep--bass--campaign-for-mayor-receives-endorsements-from-30-socal-officials |publisher=Spectrum News 1 |access-date=1 October 2021}}</ref> *[[Howard Berman]], former [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 28th congressional district]]<ref name = 2ndtolast/> *[[Yvonne Brathwaite Burke]], former [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]], former member of the [[Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors]] and member of the [[Amtrak|Amtrak Board of Directors]]<ref name=kbe/> *[[Judy Chu]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 27th congressional district]]<ref name=kbe/> *'''[[Jimmy Gomez]]''', [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 34th congressional district]]<ref name = gasconfactor/> *[[Mike Levin]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 49th congressional district]]<ref name=kbe/> *[[Mel Levine]], former [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 27th congressional district]]<ref name = 2ndtolast/> *[[Ted Lieu]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 33rd congressional district]]<ref name=kbe/> *[[Alan Lowenthal]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 47th congressional district]]<ref name=kbe/> *[[Katie Porter]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 45th congressional district]]<ref name=kbe/> *[[Lucille Roybal-Allard]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 40th congressional district]]<ref name=kbe/> *[[Adam Schiff]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 28th congressional district]]<ref name = schiffpatch>{{Cite web|url=https://patch.com/california/hollywood/rep-adam-schiff-endorses-karen-bass-la-mayor|title=Rep. Adam Schiff Endorses Karen Bass For LA Mayor|date=December 2, 2021|website=Hollywood, CA Patch}}</ref> *'''[[Norma Torres]]''', [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 35th congressional district]] *[[Juan Vargas]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 51st congressional district]]<ref name=kbe/> *[[Diane Watson]], former [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 31st congressional district]] (2003–2011)<ref name=rbe>{{cite web |title=Rep. Bass' campaign for mayor snags endorsements from 30 officials around region |url=https://www.dailynews.com/2021/09/30/rep-bass-campaign-for-mayor-snags-endorsements-from-30-officials-around-region/ |website=www.dailynews.com |publisher=[[Los Angeles Daily News]] |access-date=26 December 2021 |date=30 September 2021}}</ref> *[[Henry Waxman]], former [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 33rd congressional district]]<ref name = 2ndtolast/> ;Statewide officials *[[Eleni Kounalakis]], 50th [[Lieutenant Governor of California]]<ref name = clintonbacksbass/> *'''[[Shirley Weber]]''', 31st [[Secretary of State of California]]<ref name = clintonbacksbass/> ;State senators *[[Steven Bradford]], state senator for the [[California's 35th State Senate district|35th district]]<ref name=kbe/> *'''[[María Elena Durazo]]''', state senator for the [[California's 24th State Senate district|24th district]]<ref name = swungleft>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2022-06-18/la-on-the-record-newsletter-late-ballots-swung-left-l-a-on-the-record|title=L.A. on the Record: The last-minute ballots swung left|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]|author=Zahniser, David; Smith, Dakota|date=June 18, 2022}}</ref> *[[Sydney Kamlager]], state senator for the [[California's 30th State Senate district|30th district]]<ref name=kbe/> ;State assemblymembers *[[Anthony Rendon (politician)|Anthony Rendon]], [[List of Speakers of the California State Assembly|Speaker of the California State Assembly]]<ref name="justfine"/> *[[Isaac Bryan]], state assemblyman for the [[California's 54th State Assembly district|54th Assembly district]]<ref name=kbe/> *[[Mike Gipson]], state assemblyman for the [[California's 64th State Assembly district|64th Assembly district]]<ref name=kbe/> *[[Chris Holden]], state assemblyman for the [[California's 41st State Assembly district|41st Assembly district]]<ref name=kbe/> *[[Reggie Jones-Sawyer]], state assemblyman for the [[California's 59th State Assembly district|59th Assembly district]]<ref name=kbe/> *[[John Pérez]], 68th [[List of Speakers of the California State Assembly|Speaker of the California State Assembly]] (2010–2014)<ref name=kbe/> *'''[[Luz Rivas]]''', state assemblywoman for the [[California's 39th State Assembly district|39th Assembly district]]<ref name="cagle"/> *[[Autumn Burke]], former state assemblywoman for the [[California's 62nd State Assembly district|62nd Assembly district]] (2014–2022)<ref name=kbe/> *[[Bonnie Lowenthal]], former state assemblywoman (2008–2014)<ref name=kbe/> ;Mayors *[[Antonio Villaraigosa]], former mayor of Los Angeles<ref name = avkb>{{Cite news|title=Villaraigosa endorses Karen Bass for L.A. mayor |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-15/villaraigosa-endorses-karen-bass-for-l-a-mayor?_amp=true|last1=Mehta|first1=Seema|last2=Smith|first2=Dakota|date=October 15, 2021}}</ref> ;Citywide officials *[[Mike Feuer]], [[Los Angeles City Attorney]] and former mayoral candidate<ref name = mfkb>{{cite web|url=https://abc7.com/mike-feuer-karen-bass-mayor-race/11861169/|title=Mike Feuer drops out of LA mayoral race, endorses Karen Bass at campaign event Tuesday|date=May 17, 2022|website=[[KABC-TV|ABC-7]]}}</ref> ;City Councilmembers *'''[[Bob Blumenfield]]''', member of the [[Los Angeles City Council]] for the [[Los Angeles City Council District 3|3rd district]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wik |first=Julia |date=August 20, 2022 |title=L.A. on the Record: Wooing women voters |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2022-08-20/la-on-the-record-newsetter-wooing-women-voters-l-a-on-the-record |website=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> *[[Mike Bonin]], member of the [[Los Angeles City Council]] for the [[Los Angeles City Council District 11|11th district]]<ref name = bshendrickson/> *[[Marqueece Harris-Dawson]], member of the [[Los Angeles City Council]] for the [[Los Angeles City Council District 8|8th district]]<ref name = bshendrickson/> *[[Jackie Goldberg]], former member of the [[Los Angeles City Council]] for the [[Los Angeles City Council District 13|13th district]] and [[Los Angeles Unified School District|LAUSD]] Board member<ref name = bshendrickson/> *'''[[Nury Martinez]]''', President of the [[Los Angeles City Council]]<ref name="cagle"/> *[[Curren Price]], member of the [[Los Angeles City Council]] for the [[Los Angeles City Council District 9|9th district]]<ref name=kbe/> *[[Nithya Raman]], member of the [[Los Angeles City Council]] for the [[Los Angeles City Council District 4|4th district]]<ref name = bshendrickson/> *[[Mark Ridley-Thomas]], suspended member of the [[Los Angeles City Council]] for the [[Los Angeles City Council District 10|10th district]]<ref name=kbe/> *[[Rosalind Wiener Wyman]], former member of the [[Los Angeles City Council]] for the [[Los Angeles City Council District 5|5th district]]<ref name = 2ndtolast/> ;Los Angeles County officials *[[Sheila Kuehl]], member of the [[Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors]] for the 3rd district<ref name=kbe/> *[[Holly Mitchell]], member of the [[Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors]] for the 2nd district<ref name=kbe/> *'''[[Hilda Solis]]''', member of the [[Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors]] for the 1nd district<ref name = swungleft/> ;Individuals *[[J. J. Abrams]], filmmaker<ref name="jsrc"/> *[[Patricia Arquette]], actress and activist<ref name="kbvrc">{{Cite web |last=Nicols |first=Chris |date=June 7, 2022 |title=Karen Bass v Rick Caruso: Here's Who Celebrities Are Endorsing for L.A. Mayor |url=https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/karen-bass-v-rick-caruso-who-are-the-celebrities-endorsing-for-l-a-mayor/ |website=[[Los Angeles (magazine)|Los Angeles]]}}</ref> *[[Sharon Brous]], rabbi<ref name = 2ndtolast>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2022-05-28/la-politics-la-on-the-record-grove-rick-caruso-l-a-on-the-record|title=L.A. on the Record: The mayor's race, live from the Grove|author=Wick, Julia|date=May 28, 2022|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> *[[Yvette Nicole Brown]], actress, comedian and writer<ref name=kbe/> *[[Jackson Browne]], musician and activist<ref name = Urban>{{cite news|url = https://variety.com/2022/politics/news/celebrities-rick-caruso-karen-bass-mayor-los-angeles-1235285857/|title = Karen Bass vs. Rick Caruso: How Entertainment Industry Support for L.A. Mayor Candidates Breaks Down|last = Urban|first = Sasha|date = June 6, 2022|accessdate = June 6, 2022|work = [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> *[[Kate Capshaw]], artist<ref name = JohnsonJune5>{{cite news|url = https://deadline.com/2022/06/los-angeles-mayor-election-karen-bass-rick-caruso-preview-1235038598/|title = Los Angeles Mayor's Race Preview: Hollywood's Split Could Foreshadow A Contentious, And Expensive, November Election|work = [[Deadline Hollywood]]|date = June 5, 2022|accessdate = June 6, 2022|last = Johnson|first = Ted}}</ref> *[[Mo Collins]], actress and comedian<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1532925925985091589|title=LA!! #karenbassformayor|user=THEMOCOLLINS|author=themocollins}}</ref> *[[Michael Eisner]], former CEO of [[The Walt Disney Company]]<ref name = Urban /> *[[Jane Fonda]], actress and activist<ref>{{cite web |last1=Korte |first1=Lara |last2=White |first2=Jeremy |last3=Doshi |first3=Juhi |title=Newsom is ready to sign the gun bills |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2022/05/26/newsom-is-ready-to-sign-the-gun-bills-00035348 |website=www.politico.com |publisher=[[Politico]] |access-date=28 May 2022 |date=26 May 2022}}</ref> *[[Ari Emanuel]], [[CEO]] of [[Endeavor (company)|Endeavor]]<ref name=snoop/> *[[Jennifer Garner]], actress<ref name = JohnsonJune5/> *[[Donald Glover]], rapper and actor<ref name=snoop/> *[[Roger Goodell]], 6th [[History of the NFL Commissioner|Commissioner of the National Football League]] (2006–present)<ref name = kbvrc/> *[[Kim Gordon]], artist and musician<ref name=snoop/> *[[Ariana Grande]], musician and actress<ref name = JohnsonJune5/> *[[Kathy Griffin]], actress and comedian<ref name = kbvrc/> *[[Christy Haubegger]], founder of [[Latina (magazine)|''Latina'' magazine]]<ref name="jsrc"/> *[[Dolores Huerta]], labor leader and civil rights activist<ref name="justfine">{{Cite web |last=Regardie |first=Jon |date=April 21, 2022 |title=The Karen Bass Mayoral Campaign Is Doing Just Fine, But Just Fine Could Be a Problem |url=https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/the-karen-bass-mayoral-campaign-is-doing-just-fine-but-just-fine-could-be-a-problem/ |website=[[Los Angeles (magazine)|Los Angeles]]}}</ref> *[[Samuel L. Jackson]], actor and producer<ref name = kbvrc/> *[[Ken Jeong]], comedian, actor and licensed physician<ref name = JohnsonJune5/> *[[Magic Johnson]], former professional basketball player<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxla.com/news/magic-johnson-endorses-karen-bass-for-la-mayor.amp |website=Fox 11 |title=Magic Johnson endorses Karen Bass for LA Mayor |last=Asperin |first=Alexa Mae |date=April 25, 2022 |access-date=April 25, 2022}}</ref> *[[Jeffrey Katzenberg]], film producer and media proprietor<ref name="jsrc"/> *[[Mina Kimes]], [[investigative journalist]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.outkick.com/mina-kimes-karen-bass-espn-mayor/|title=ESPN HOST MINA KIMES ENDORSES FAR-LEFT KAREN BASS FOR LA MAYOR|author=Burack, Bobby|website=OutKick|date=May 16, 2022}}</ref> *[[Matt Lange]], DJ and producer<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1534225422094725120|title=Go vote today LA. This is an important one for the direction of our city. @KarenBassLA is a lifelong public servant who will bring a wonderful new leadership to Los Angeles whereas Rick Caruso is a trumpy billionaire Republican who’s trying to buy the election. Choose wisely.|author=Matt Lange|user=MattLange}}</ref> *[[Norman Lear]], writer and producer<ref name="jsrc"/> *[[Damon Lindelof]], screenwriter and producer<ref name="jsrc"/> *[[Shonda Rhimes]], television producer, screenwriter and author<ref name="jsrc"/> *[[Eden Riegel]], actress, voice actress and voice director<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1533120221115887616|title=Vote for Karen Bass!|user=edenriegel|author=Eden Riegel}}</ref> *[[Tracee Ellis Ross]], actress, TV producer and former model *[[Sheryl Lee Ralph]], actress, singer, author, and activist<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1530987640035676162|user=thesherylralph|author=sheryl lee ralph|title=VOTE LA! June 7th @KarenBassLA}}</ref> *[[Nina Shaw]], attorney<ref name="jsrc"/> *[[Steve Soboroff]], [[Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners|Los Angeles Police Commissioner]] and commercial real-estate developer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://therealdeal.com/la/2022/05/10/soboroff-endorses-bass/|title=Soboroff endorses Bass|author=Bach, Trevor|date=May 10, 2022|website=[[The Real Deal (magazine)|The Real Deal]]}}</ref> *[[Octavia Spencer]], actress<ref name = JohnsonJune5/> *[[Steven Spielberg]], film director<ref name = JohnsonJune5 /> ;Organizations *[[EMILY's List]]<ref name = elkb>{{Cite web|url=https://emilyslist.org/pages/entry/state-and-local-candidates|title=State and Local Candidates|website=emilyslist.org}}</ref> *'''[[United Food and Commercial Workers]] Local 770'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2022-07-09/la-politics-newsletter-summer-doldrums-l-a-on-the-record|title=L.A. on the Record: The summer doldrums and post-primary notes|date=July 9, 2022|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]|author=Oreskes, Benjamin}}</ref> *[[Stonewall Democrats]]<ref name = sdkb>{{cite web |title=Endorsements |url=https://www.stonewalldems.org/endorsements |website=www.stonewalldems.org |publisher=[[Stonewall Democrats]] |access-date=7 March 2022}}</ref> *'''[[International Brotherhood of Teamsters|Teamsters Joint Council 42]]'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2022-06-25/politics-lessons-from-2013-primary-mayor-election-bass-caruso-l-a-on-the-record|title=L.A. on the Record: The long slog ahead|date=June 25, 2022|author=Wick, Julia|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> *[[National Union of Healthcare Workers]]<ref name = smithzahnizer/> *[[United Teachers Los Angeles]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 6, 2022 |title=UTLA Educators Endorse Candidates for June 2022 Primary Election |url=https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2022/04/06/utla-endorsements/38932 |website=Random Lengths News}}</ref> *[[Working Families Party]]<ref name = WFPKB>{{cite web |title=OUR CANDIDATES |url=https://workingfamilies.org/candidates/ |website=workingfamilies.org |access-date=May 15, 2022}}</ref> ;Newspapers and other media *[[Los Angeles Times]]<ref name = LATKB>{{cite web |title=Who did the L.A. Times endorse for 2022? |access-date=May 1, 2022 |website=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=April 27, 2022 |url=https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-04-27/complete-list-of-los-angeles-times-elections-endorsements-2022}}</ref> *[[The Korea Times]]<ref name = showtimeLA>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2022-06-04/la-on-the-record-mayoral-race-l-a-on-the-record|title=L.A. on the Record: It's showtime!|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]|author=Smith, Dakota; oreskes, Benjamin|date=June 4, 2022}}</ref> }} {{Endorsements box| title=Rick Caruso |colwidth=60 |list= ;Mayors *[[Richard Riordan]], former [[mayor of Los Angeles]]<ref name = rrrc>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-05-19/former-l-a-mayor-richard-riordan-endorses-rick-caruso|title=Richard Riordan, L.A.'s last Republican mayor, endorses Rick Caruso|author=Oreskes, Benjamin|date=May 19, 2022|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> ;City Councilmembers *[[Joe Buscaino]], member of the [[Los Angeles City Council]] for the [[Los Angeles City Council District 15|15th district]] and former mayoral candidate<ref name = jbrc>{{Cite news |title=Joe Buscaino drops out of L.A. mayor's race, endorses Rick Caruso |last1=Oreskes |first1=Benjamin |last2=Zahniser |first2=David |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-05-12/joe-buscaino-drops-out-2022-la-mayor-race-endorses-rick-caruso |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |date=May 12, 2022 |access-date=May 12, 2022}}</ref> *'''[[Gil Cedillo]]''', member of the [[Los Angeles City Council]] for the [[Los Angeles City Council District 1|1st district]]<ref name = bshendrickson>{{Cite web |last=T.A. |first=Hendrickson |date=August 11, 2022 |title=Gil Cedillo endorses Rick Caruso as mayoral candidates compete for Latino vote |url=https://boulevardsentinel.com/gil-cedillo-endorses-rick-caruso-as-mayoral-candidates-compete-for-latino-vote/ |website=Boulevard Sentinel}}</ref> ;Police Chiefs *[[Charlie Beck]], former [[Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department]]<ref name = cbrc>{{Cite web|title="The Issue Is": World Central Kitchen CEO Nate Mook, Rick Caruso, and former LAPD Chief Charlie Beck |website=Fox 11 |last1=Michaelson |first1=Elex |last2=Greitzer |first2=Nicholas |date=March 5, 2022 |url=https://www.foxla.com/the-issue-is/the-issue-is-world-central-kitchen-ceo-nate-mook-rick-caruso-and-former-lapd-chief-charlie-beck |access-date=April 20, 2022}}</ref> *[[William Bratton]], former [[Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department]], [[New York City Police Commissioner]], and [[Boston Police Department|Boston Police Department Commissioner]]<ref name = wbrc>{{Cite news |title=Rick Caruso's role in the 2002 rejection of a Black LAPD chief created a furor |last=Rainey |first=James |date=April 16, 2022 |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-04-16/la-mayoral-candidate-rick-caruso-lapd-commission |access-date=April 20, 2022}}</ref> ;Individuals *[[Adam Aron]], businessman, CEO of [[AMC Theatres]]<ref name = Urban/> *[[Clarence Avant]], music executive, entrepreneur, and film producer<ref name = carc>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-05-20/clarence-avant-jacqueline-music-executive-rick-caruso|title=Clarence Avant, famed music executive, endorses Rick Caruso for mayor|author=Brown, August|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=May 20, 2022}}</ref> *[[Sean Bailey]], president of [[Walt Disney Pictures|Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production]]<ref name = Urban/> *[[Scooter Braun]], record executive<ref name=snoop/> *[[Snoop Dogg]], rapper<ref name=snoop>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-05-17/snoop-dogg-endorses-rick-caruso-l-a-mayor|title=Gangsta rap pioneer Snoop Dogg endorses Rick Caruso for L.A. mayor|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]|author=Brown, August|date=May 17, 2022}}</ref> *'''[[Josh Flagg]]''', real estate agent, television personality, and author<ref name = swungleft/> *[[Sweet Alice Harris]], community organizer<ref name = sahrc>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics/city-attorney-mike-feuer-los-angeles-mayor-election/2895512/|title=City Attorney Mike Feuer Drops Out of Race for LA Mayor|date=May 17, 2022|author=Lloyd, Jonathan|website=[[KNBC]]}}</ref> *[[Olivia Jade]], YouTuber and daughter of [[Mossimo Giannulli]]<ref name = kbvrc/> *[[Kris Jenner]], media personality<ref name = kjrc>{{cite web|url=https://footwearnews.com/2022/fashion/celebrity-style/kris-jenner-rick-caruso-mayor-air-jordan-1-travis-scott-1203290716/|title=Just Like Caitlyn Jenner, Kris Jenner Gets Political With LA Mayor Race Endorsement for Rick Caruso & Spins Formal Suiting With Travis Scott's AJ1 Sneaker Collab|author=Rushford, Ashley|date=May 24, 2022|website=Footwear News}}</ref> *[[Kim Kardashian]], socialite, model, and businesswoman<ref name = kkrc>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kim-kardashian-endorses-rick-caruso-los-angeles-mayor-believe-in-him|title=Kim Kardashian endorses Rick Caruso for Los Angeles Mayor: 'I believe in him'|author=Ash, Janelle|date=May 22, 2022|website=[[Fox News]]}}</ref> *[[George Lopez]], actor and comedian<ref name = Urban/> *[[Bryan Lourd]], talent agent<ref name = JohnsonJune5/> *'''[[Katharine McPhee]]''', singer-songwriter and actress<ref>{{Cite web |last=Craighead |first=Olivia |date=August 4, 2022 |title=CITIZEN JOURNALIST KATHARINE MCPHEE DOESN’T FEEL SAFE IN BEVERLY HILLS |url=https://www.gawker.com/celebrity/katharine-mcphee-beverly-hills-unsafe-rick-caruso |website=[[Gawker]]}}</ref> *[[Elon Musk]], businessman, CEO of [[Tesla, Inc.|Tesla]] and [[SpaceX]]<ref name = JohnsonJune5 /> *[[Gwyneth Paltrow]], actress and businesswoman<ref name = Urban/> *[[Katy Perry]], singer-songwriter<ref>{{Cite web |last=Del Rosario |first=Alexandra |date=July 5, 2022 |title=Katy Perry called for abortion rights. Twitter dug up her support for Rick Caruso |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-07-05/katy-perry-twitter-backlash-rick-caruso |website=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> *[[Wolfgang Puck]], chef and restaurateur<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 4, 2022 |title=Biden, Harris Endorse Bass for Mayor |url=https://rafu.com/2022/08/biden-harris-endorse-bass-for-mayor/ |website=[[Rafu Shimpo]]}}</ref> *[[Ted Sarandos]], businessman and co-CEO of [[Netflix]]<ref name="jsrc">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/05/karen-bass-jeffrey-katzenberg-los-angeles-mayor-1235026280/|title=Los Angeles Mayor's Race: Karen Bass Headlines Katie McGrath-J.J. Abrams Bad Robot Event, Jeffrey Katzenberg-Backed Committee Makes Ad Buy For Anti-Rick Caruso Spot – Update|author=Johnson, Ted|website=Deadline|date=May 18, 2022}}</ref> *[[Maria Shriver]], journalist, author, and former [[First Lady of California]]<ref name = Urban/> *[[Evan Spiegel]], co-founder and [[CEO]] of [[Snap Inc.]]<ref name=snoop/> *[[Jay Sures]], co-president of the [[United Talent Agency]]<ref name = jsrc>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/05/karen-bass-jeffrey-katzenberg-los-angeles-mayor-1235026280/|title=Los Angeles Mayor's Race: Karen Bass Headlines Katie McGrath-J.J. Abrams Bad Robot Event, Jeffrey Katzenberg-Backed Committee Makes Ad Buy For Anti-Rick Caruso Spot – Update|author=Johnson, Ted|website=Deadline|date=May 18, 2022}}</ref> *[[Dana Walden]], businesswoman, chairwoman of [[Walt Disney Television]]<ref name = Urban/> ;Police unions *[[Los Angeles Police Protective League]]<ref name = lapplrc>{{cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-02-24/la-police-union-endorses-rick-caruso-la-mayor|title=L.A. police union backs Rick Caruso for mayor, spurning Buscaino, a former LAPD officer|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=February 24, 2022|last=Oreskes|first=Benjamin}}</ref> ;Newspapers and other media *[[Los Angeles Daily News]]<ref name = ladnrc>{{Cite web |date=April 24, 2022 |title=Rick Caruso for Los Angeles mayor: Endorsement |url=https://www.dailynews.com/2022/04/24/rick-caruso-for-los-angeles-mayor-endorsement/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220424152446/https://www.dailynews.com/2022/04/24/rick-caruso-for-los-angeles-mayor-endorsement/ |archive-date=April 24, 2022 |access-date=April 25, 2022 |website=[[Los Angeles Daily News]]}}</ref> *[[Pasadena Star-News]]<ref name = psnrc>{{cite web|url=https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2022/04/24/rick-caruso-for-los-angeles-mayor-endorsement/|title=Rick Caruso for Los Angeles mayor: Endorsement|date=April 24, 2022|website=[[Pasadena Star-News]]}}</ref> ;Organizations *[[International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers]] Local 11<ref name = ibewrc>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2022-05-21/la-on-the-record-short-shrift-for-renters-mayor-race-l-a-on-the-record|title=L.A. on the Record: Renters are getting short shrift in the mayor's race, advocates say|date=May 21, 2022|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]|author=Smith, Dakota; Oreskes, Benjamin}}</ref> }} === Polling === ;Graphical summary {{Graph:Chart | width=700 | height=400 | xAxisTitle= | yAxisTitle=%support | xAxisAngle = -40 | legend=Candidate | interpolate = bundle | size = 77 | xType = date | y1Title=Bass | y2Title=Caruso | y3Title=Undecided/Other | type=line |xGrid= | x= 2022/05/17, 2022/05/31, 2022/08/15, 2022/08/17 | y1= 48, 49, 53, 49 | y2= 39, 35, 32, 38 | y3= 13, 16, 14, 13 | colors = #8dd3c7, #fb8072, #d2d2d4 | showSymbols = 1, 1 | yGrid = true | linewidth = 2.0 }} {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%;text-align:center;" |- valign=bottom ! Poll source ! Date(s)<br />administered ! Sample<br />size{{efn|name="Key"}} ! Margin<br />{{nowrap|of error}} ! style="width:60px;"| Karen<br />Bass ! style="width:60px;"| Rick<br />Caruso ! Undecided |- |style="text-align:left;"|[https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2022-08-20/la-on-the-record-newsetter-wooing-women-voters-l-a-on-the-record FM3 Research (D)]{{efn|name="CU"}} |August 2022 |– (LV) |– |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''49%''' |38% |13% |- |style="text-align:left;" rowspan="2"|[https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-08-26/california-election-2022-bass-leads-caruso-poll Berkeley IGS] |rowspan="2"|August 9–15, 2022 |1,746 (RV) |±&nbsp;2.5% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''43%''' |31% |24% |- |1,212 (LV) |±&nbsp;3.0% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''53%''' |32% |14% |- |style="text-align:left;" rowspan="2"|[https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/25/02/3bd6c0344da19cac7377d5c6782d/la-q10-12-toplines.pdf Berkeley IGS] |rowspan="2"|May 24–31, 2022 |1,204 (RV) |±&nbsp;2.9% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''37%''' |33% |30% |- |816 (LV) |±&nbsp;3.5% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''49%''' |35% |16% |- |style="text-align:left;"|[https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/0a/11/585d2704401a905423eb8622fbad/220-6443-cukb-tracking-survey-memo-d1.pdf FM3 Research (D)]{{efn|name="CU"}} |May 13–17, 2022 |798 (LV) |±&nbsp;3.1% |{{party shading/Nonpartisan}}|'''48%''' |39% |13% |} === Results === {{Election box begin no change |title=2022 Los Angeles mayoral runoff election}} {{Election box winning candidate no party no change |candidate = [[Karen Bass]] |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box winning candidate no party no change |candidate = [[Rick Caruso]] |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box total no change |votes = |percentage = 100.00 }}{{Election box end}} == See also == {{Portal|Greater Los Angeles}} *[[2022 California elections]] **[[2022 California gubernatorial election]] **[[2022 United States Senate election in California]] *[[2022 Los Angeles elections]] ==Notes== {{notelist}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== ;Official campaign websites * [https://karenbass.com/ Karen Bass for Mayor] * [https://www.joebuscaino.com/ Joe Buscaino for Mayor] (withdrew from race) * [https://www.carusocan.com/ Rick Caruso for Mayor] * [https://www.kevindeleon.com/ Kevin de León for Mayor] * [http://yjdraimanformayorla2022.com/ YJ Draiman for Mayor] (did not qualify for ballot) * [https://enright4mayor.com/ Sean Enright for Mayor] (did not qualify for ballot) * [https://www.mikefeuerformayor.com/ Mike Feuer for Mayor] (withdrew from race) * [https://www.MayorAlex.com/ Alex Gruenenfelder Smith for Mayor] * [https://craigformayor.com/ Craig Greiwe for Mayor] *[http://www.jackson4mayor.com/ John Jackson for Mayor] * [https://www.2020committeetoelectjohnson.com/ G. Juan Johnson for Mayor] (did not qualify for ballot) * [https://kim4mayor.com/ Andrew Kim for Mayor] * [https://www.jessicalallformayor.com/ Jessica Lall for Mayor] (withdrew from race) * [https://mel4mayor.com/ Mel Wilson for Mayor] {{2022 United States elections}} {{California elections}}{{Los Angeles elections}} [[Category:2022 in Los Angeles|Mayoral election]] [[Category:2022 California elections|Los Angeles mayoral]] [[Category:Mayoral elections in Los Angeles]] [[Category:2022 United States mayoral elections|Los Angeles]]'