Ysabel Jurado’s Grassroots Campaign Surges Ahead in L.A. City Council Race, Defying Big-Money Backers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a surprising turn of events, Ysabel Jurado, a tenant rights attorney and Los Angeles City Council candidate, has taken the lead in the race for the 14th District. Jurado, who operated on a grassroots campaign without the support of big-money backers or glossy campaign mailers, deployed a powerful canvassing operation that covered 85,000 doors across the district. The strategy seems to be paying off, as Jurado now finds herself in first place and likely headed to a runoff. Jurado’s campaign focused on supporting renters, fighting gentrification, and amplifying the voices … Read more