A year before balloting, L.A. mayoral hopefuls build voting blocs

Five candidates are hoping to succeed Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Several are trying to expand their support beyond their bases, but few have staked out strong positions.

If the Los Angeles mayoral race were a dinner party, the folks around the table would have plenty to talk about. At one time, all four of the leading contenders served together at City Hall.

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