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Just 156 votes separate the two candidates in L.A.'s 9th District council race

November 11, 2026

Just 156 votes separate the two candidates in L.A.'s 9th District council race

With votes still being counted, Jose Ugarte holds a slim lead over Estuardo Mazariegos for the CD9 seat, according to the latest tally released Tuesday night.

Reporting by Los Angeles Times.