Holding 51% of the vote late Friday, Barri Worth Girvan declared victory in the race for Los Angeles City Council’s Third District seat after the latest vote tally showed her widening her lead over rival Tim Gaspar.
Mail-in ballots change the election night tie
Worth Girvan and Gaspar were virtually tied on election night Tuesday. On Thursday, Worth Girvan began pulling ahead as more mail-in ballots were counted, leading up to her Friday evening announcement.
Earlier Friday, Gaspar’s campaign stated he wasn’t yet ready to concede. The campaign couldn’t immediately be reached for comment following Worth Girvan’s announcement.
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Worth Girvan relies on three years as district director
Before entering the race, Worth Girvan spent three years as L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath’s district director, handling constituent services on the Westside and in the Valley. Her platform focused on using her experience to advocate for residents, and she secured endorsements from the L.A. County Democratic Party, Horvath, former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and labor unions including local chapters of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Service Employees International Union.
Gaspar, a former insurance company owner running on a pro-business platform, earned endorsements from the Valley Industry & Commerce Assn. and the Los Angeles Police Protective League, a union representing LAPD officers. Additional endorsements for Gaspar came from outgoing Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, real estate developer Rick Caruso, and former Democratic state Assemblymember Bob Hertzberg, who is Worth Girvan’s former boss.
Did You Know? The current Third District councilmember, Bob Blumenfield, is leaving office because of term limits, opening up the seat that covers Woodland Hills, Reseda, and Canoga Park.
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In the race for District 9, Jose Ugarte and Estuardo Mazariegos remain locked in a tight contest. Councilmember Curren Price is also termed out, and district representation will shift after decades of being represented by a Black council member.
Barri Worth Girvan secures 51% of the vote
What percentage of the vote did Barri Worth Girvan secure?
Worth Girvan widened her lead to 51% of the vote, compared to 49% for rival Tim Gaspar, according to the Friday evening tally.
Which neighborhoods are included in the Third District?
The 3rd District seat includes Woodland Hills, Reseda, and Canoga Park.
Who previously employed Barri Worth Girvan before her run for office?
Before entering the race, Worth Girvan worked for three years as L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath’s district director, handling constituent services on the Westside and in the Valley.
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