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What Villaraigosa said: On social media , Villaraigosa said he was honored to receive Bass’ endorsement, adding that he looks forward “to collaborating for the health, safety, and betterment of Angelenos and all Californians.”

The other candidates: The former L.A. mayor is running against a number of other prominent Democrats, including former Rep. Katie Porter of Irvine, who’s currently leading early polls, and former California Attorney General Xavier Becerra. A frontrunner hasn’t emerged yet after Vice President Kamala Harris’s decision not to pursue the office.

Their alliance: The endorsement comes as little surprise, as Villaraigosa and Bass are longtime political allies. “In the 48 years I have known Karen Bass, she’s always been a person of courage and convict

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