Ysabel J. Jurado is an American tenants' rights lawyer and politician, who is the member-elect of the Los Angeles City Council for the 14th district.[1] A progressive member of the Democratic Party, Jurado defeated incumbent Kevin de León, as well as California State Assemblymembers Wendy Carrillo and Miguel Santiago, to win the seat in the 2024 Los Angeles elections.[2] In an upset,[3] Jurado placed first in the top-two primary, defeating California State Assemblymembers Wendy Carrillo and Miguel Santiago to advance to the general election.[4] Her victory was largely credited to de León's role in the 2022 Los Angeles City Council scandal.[5]
Ysabel Jurado | |
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| Member-elect of the Los Angeles City Council from the 14th district | |
| Assuming office December 9, 2024 | |
| Succeeding | Kevin de León |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
References
edit- ^ Arellano, Gustavo (November 6, 2024). "Column: Political novice Ysabel Jurado celebrates on her road to Eastside history". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Zahniser, David (February 1, 2024). "Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 14 race: Kevin de León vs. 7 challengers". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Arellano, Gustavo (March 20, 2024). "Column: Ysabel Jurado made history in the primary. Can she do it against Kevin de León?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ Zahniser, David (March 12, 2024). "Tenant rights lawyer Ysabel Jurado will face Councilmember Kevin de León in runoff". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Challenger Ysabel Jurado maintains lead over Los Angeles Councilman Kevin de León in District 14". KABC-TV. November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.