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Villaraigosa Wins 2nd Term as LA Mayor

Easy victory paves way for possible 2010 governor bid

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(Newser) – Antonio Villaraigosa cruised to a second term as mayor of Los Angeles, avoiding a run-off with his nearest rival. With 99% of precincts reporting the mayor had secured 55.5% of the vote, although turnout was low. After a tough first term and the exposure of an extramarital affair, Villaraigosa was banking on a strong showing to bolster a possible gubernatorial run in 2010.

Musician Sheila E., left and Los Angeles City Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa play a congo with a latin band at the grand opening of The Conga Room, in Los Angeles.
Musician Sheila E., left and Los Angeles City Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa play a congo with a latin band at the grand opening of The Conga Room, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas, File)
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa talks with reporters after voting at his neighborhood polling place in the city's Hancock Park district Tuesday, March 3, 2009.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa talks with reporters after voting at his neighborhood polling place in the city's Hancock Park district Tuesday, March 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa seals the envelope containing his absentee ballot at his neighborhood polling place in the city's Hancock Park district Tuesday, March 3, 2009.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa seals the envelope containing his absentee ballot at his neighborhood polling place in the city's Hancock Park district Tuesday, March 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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