Hydee Feldstein Soto Set to Become LA's First Female Latina City Attorney

LOS ANGELES —

Hydee Feldstein Soto is set to become Los Angeles’ first female and first Latina city attorney after declaring victory in the recent election.

As of Wednesday’s update from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Feldstein Soto led her opponent, Faisal Gill, by over 85,000 votes, holding a 57% to 43% advantage. She will replace termed-out City Attorney Mike Feuer.

"While ballots remain to be tallied, the current vote count and the steady margins give our team the confidence that I will have the great privilege of serving as your next Los