Photos: Karen Bass elected, becoming L.A.’s first woman mayor

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Rep. Karen Bass has defeated businessman Rick Caruso within the Los Angeles mayor’s race, in response to an Related Press projection Wednesday, making her the primary girl and second Black Angeleno elected to steer town in its 241-year historical past.

The 69-year-old congresswoman achieved victory regardless of Caruso spending greater than $100 million of his personal fortune on his mayoral bid, shattering native spending data and pumping beforehand unprecedented sums into subject outreach and TV promoting.

“The outcomes are in, and it’s the honor of my life to be elected as your mayor,” Bass stated in a Wednesday afternoon e-mail to supporters. “It’s time to accommodate folks instantly, improve security and alternative in each neighborhood, and create a brand new commonplace of ethics and accountability at Metropolis Corridor.”

Rep. Karen Bass joins a crowd of voters to hear their concerns at Tolliver's Barber Shop.

Rep. Karen Bass, middle, joins a crowd of voters on the finish of a gathering to listen to their considerations at Tolliver’s Barber Store in Los Angeles on October 14, 2022.

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Rep. Karen Bass during a rally at the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center

Rep. Karen Bass throughout a rally on the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Convention Middle with Douglas Emhoff, second gentleman and Vice President Kamala Harris Nov. 7, 2022 in Westwood.

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Rep. Karen Bass and former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wave to onlookers from a double-decker bus during a campaign event

Rep. Karen Bass and former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wave to onlookers from a double-decker bus throughout a marketing campaign occasion on June 5, 2022 in Los Angeles.

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Rep. Karen Bass, center, spends time with supporters at the end of a news conference

Rep. Karen Bass, middle, spends time with supporters on the finish of a information convention with the Black Leaders In opposition to Tobacco Injustice Marketing campaign to Defend California Youngsters at Crenshaw Excessive Faculty in Los Angeles on Could 20, 2022.

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L.A. Mayoral candidate Karen Bass, left, meets with actor Danny Trejo, right, at Trejo's Coffee and Donuts

L.A. Mayoral candidate Karen Bass, left, meets with actor Danny Trejo, proper, at Trejo’s Espresso and Donuts in Hollywood on November 3, 2022.

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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rep. Karen Bass, with her grandson Henry, 8, votes at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Center

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rep. Karen Bass, together with her grandson Henry, 8, votes on the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Middle in Los Angeles on November 8, 2022.

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Senator Bernie Sanders rallies with Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Karen Bass after speaking in Playa Vista

Senator Bernie Sanders rallies with Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Karen Bass after talking in Playa Vista on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.

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L.A. mayoral candidate Karen Bass distributes produce at a farmers market at Pico Union Project.

L.A. mayoral candidate Karen Bass distributes produce at a farmers market at Pico Union Venture on Friday, November 04, 2022 in Los Angeles.

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Karen Bass, photographed at City Hall on Friday, April 8, 2022.

Karen Bass, photographed at Metropolis Corridor on Friday, April 8, 2022.

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