Los Angeles city elections

Eric Garcetti talks to crowd about May 21 runoff during his election night speech.

Eric Garcetti talks to crowd about May 21 runoff during his election night speech.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

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Eight candidates are seeking to succeed Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. The city also votes for several council members and a measure to raise the sales tax. Full coverage

Wendy Greuel

Wendy Greuel is joined by husband, Dean Schrammm, and son, Thomas, as they check election results in downtown Los Angeles.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Jan Perry

Mayoral candidate Jan Perry, center, thanks her supporters during her election night party at Mercado La Paloma in Los Angeles  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Carmen Trutanich

Carmen Trutanich shakes hands with supporters at his election night party.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Mike Feuer

Mike Feuer greets friend and supporter Greg Lippe with a hug at his election night party.  (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)

Kevin James

Mayoral candidate Kevin James thanks poll clerk Boris Katsnelson as he casts his ballot at the Hollywood Temple Beth El in West Hollywood.   (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)