LA District 9: No Black Candidates in Primary
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In a historic shift, Los Angeles District Nine ends its 63-year streak of electing Black city councilmembers. The predominantly Latino district, once 81% Black, now faces a June primary with all six candidates being Latino men. Residents express mixed feelings about the lack of Black representation, while campaigns focus on shared issues rather than ethnicity. A Black hopeful plans a court challenge, with the new councilmember set to take office in December, carrying on the legacy of collaboration.
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