Gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa snagged an endorsement from someone who has his old job, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass — an announcement that came as no surprise to anyone familiar with L.A. politics.

Villaraigosa and Bass, both Democrats, have known each other for 52 years and often crossed paths while working on advocacy issues in Los Angeles before either held elected office. The longtime allies have a history of endorsing each other when running for office.

Calling Villaraigosa her “brother from another mother,” Bass on Tuesday, Sept. 9, said she decided to endorse him “the minute Antonio Villaraigosa decided to step in the race” for governor in July 2024.

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“There are other candidates in the race, and I’m not against other people in this race,” Bass said

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