LA Mayor Race Polls Show Tight Three-Way Contest Among Leading Candidates
LOS ANGELES — A new round of polls in the race for Mayor of Los Angeles reveals an extremely competitive field, with three leading candidates separated by less than five percentage points. According to data released on November 14, 2024, by the independent polling firm California Research Group, the survey of 1,200 likely voters conducted from November 8 to November 12 shows that frontrunner State Senator Maria Hernandez holds 28 percent support. She is closely trailed by City Councilmember David Chen at 26 percent and former Deputy Mayor Linda Torres at 24 percent. The remaining 22 percent of respondents remain undecided or support other minor candidates. The margin of error is plus or minus 3.5 percentage points, highlighting the volatility of the race. Political analysts attribute the tight numbers to low voter turnout projections and shifting priorities among the electorate, focusing on homelessness, housing affordability, and public safety. The primary election is scheduled for March 5, 2025, with a general election runoff likely in June. These la mayor race polls underscore a significant lack of majority support for any single candidate, intensifying campaign strategies as the election date approaches.