Los Angeles mayoral candidates are receiving substantial contributions from celebrities and wealthy individuals, including Jeanie Buss, Colin Jost, and Dave Winfield. Each has donated the maximum amount of $1,800 to their preferred candidates. The presence of high-profile donors is typical in Los Angeles elections, particularly due to the city's entertainment industry. Political consultant Mike Trujillo notes that more celebrity contributions are likely if no candidate secures a majority in the upcoming primary, potentially leading to a runoff election in November.
"The roster of campaign contributors to Los Angeles mayoral candidates has something in common with the courtside seats at Lakers games: Both are sprinkled with the rich and famous."
"It's a very short timeline that is not usual for a mayor's race where you're challenging an incumbent. It takes a while to get these celebrities."
"I expect more big names will contribute if no candidate wins a majority in the June 2 primary, which would trigger a runoff in the Nov. 3 general election."
"In 2022, 'E.T.' director Steven Spielberg gave $1,500 to Bass' first campaign for mayor as well as $125,000 to the independent expenditure group 'Communities United for Bass."
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