Inglewood mayor's race heads toward a runoff between Butts and Gray
Councilmember Gloria Gray leads longtime Mayor James Butts in Inglewood's six-way race, but neither is near a majority, so the top two are expected to meet in a runoff.
By LA This Weekend Team · November 9, 20260 views
Inglewood's race for mayor appears headed to a runoff between Councilmember Gloria Gray and Mayor James T. Butts Jr., CBS Los Angeles reported. Gray leads the six-way race, but neither candidate is close to the more than 50% needed to win outright.
What to know
- A day after the election, Gray had 32.5% of the vote and Butts had 28.9%, CBS Los Angeles reported. Ballots are still being counted.
- "My expectation is that there will likely be a runoff," Butts told CBS Los Angeles. The Inglewood Independent reported a runoff would be held next March.
- Butts has led the city for 15 years and is seeking a fifth term, according to the Inglewood Independent.
- The other candidates on the ballot are Fre'Drisha Dixon, Arturo Martinez, Raina Carrillo and Joseph Soto, the Inglewood Independent reported.
- Whoever wins will lead Inglewood when the 2028 Olympics arrive and will have to deal with the city's strained relationship with SoFi Stadium, the Independent reported.
Our take
Inglewood has changed fast, with SoFi Stadium and a lot of new attention. Supporters credit Butts for that, while critics told CBS they want a more open City Hall. A runoff gives residents a few more months to hear both sides. If you live in Inglewood, what do you want the next mayor to focus on?
Sources
- CBS Los Angeles: Inglewood mayoral race appears to be headed to runoff election
- Inglewood Independent: Gray leads Mayor Butts in early Inglewood returns as both brace for runoff
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LA This Weekend Team