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Photos: Caruso and Bass battle; Luna takes early lead in sheriff’s race; City Council contests close

Supporters cheer and hold "Rick Caruso for Mayor" signs.
Supporters at Rick Caruso’s election night party at the Grove in Los Angeles.
(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
By Times Photography Staff

Businessman Rick Caruso and U.S. Rep. Karen Bass were in a tight battle in the historically expensive race for mayor of Los Angeles, though the initial returns remain far from definitive.

Returns Wednesday morning gave Caruso a slight lead, after the first results had Bass with a small advantage.

Rep. Karen Bass speaks during an election night rally in Los Angeles.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Rick Caruso waves to supporters.
Rick Caruso takes the stage during an election night rally in Los Angeles.
(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Rep. Karen Bass speaks at a rally.
Rep. Karen Bass speaks during an election night rally in Los Angeles.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Sen. Alex Padilla speaks at a lectern.
Sen. Alex Padilla speaks on election night in Los Angeles.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Robert Luna greets supporters at a party.
Sheriff candidate Robert Luna, middle, greets supporters on election night in Long Beach.
(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Sheriff Alex Villanueva stands onstage to address supporters.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva speaks to supporters during an election night rally in Los Angeles.
(Myung Chun / Los Angeles Times)
Robert Luna smiles for a photo with supporters.
Robert Luna, middle, is photographed with supporters during election night in Long Beach.
(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
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Sheriff Alex Villanueva speaks to a reporter during an election night rally on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva at an election night party in Los Angeles.
(Myung Chun / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell
Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell speaks with supporters at an election night party in Hollywood.
(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles City Council candidate Hugo Soto-Martinez with supporters
Los Angeles City Council candidate Hugo Soto-Martinez gathers with supporters at an election night party in Atwater Village.
(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch OFarrell takes pictures with supporters
Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell takes pictures with supporters in a photo booth at an election night party in Hollywood.
(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Supporters at Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso's election night party in Los Angeles.
(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Supporters of City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell watch news coverage on a big screen
Supporters of Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell watch news coverage during an election night party in Hollywood.
(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
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Mariachi players perform.
A mariachi band performs at Robert Luna’s election night party in Long Beach.
(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

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