Annenberg TV News (ATVN), spoke with the candidates Monday - the day before the primary election - about why they think they're the best choice for mayor of Los Angeles. They also discussed Proposition A, which would raise the city's sales tax by half a percent.

USC students also chimed in on their preferred candidates.

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The five major candidates participated in 41 debates leading into the March 5 primary. (Neon Tommy)

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