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id: a09330add7
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-13 17:55 PST
updated: 2026-11-13 17:55 PST
status: developing
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# Ugarte's lead in Council District 9 race falls to 41 votes

According to NBC Los Angeles, Ugarte's lead in the Council District 9 race dropped to 41 votes amid ballot-tampering allegations.

Section: [Elections](/los-angeles/section/politics.md) · Entities: none

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [NBC Los Angeles](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/ugarte-lead-drops-to-41-votes-in-la-council-district-9-race-amid-ballot-tampering-allegations/3970557/), 2026-11-13 17:55 PST: Ugarte lead drops to 41 votes in LA Council District 9 race amid ballot-tampering allegations

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