Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass endorsed former mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for governor of California on Sept. 9.
The 72-year-old Los Angeles native and former state assemblyman is making a second run for the state’s highest seat. He lost in the 2018 primary against 26 other candidates. Gov. Gavin Newsom won in the general election.
Bass introduced Villaraigosa at a press conference, calling him California’s next governor.
“You are talking about somebody who knows the Legislature, who knows how to build relationships, who knows our city,” Bass said.
Villaraigosa, a Democrat, said he was honored by the endorsement.
“I’m honored to have the endorsement of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass,” Villaraigosa stated on social media. “Mayor Bass is a fierce advocate for working families, children, seniors, and underserved communities and a tireless champion for social and economic justice and for the people of Los Angeles….