How Villaraigosa lost the governor’s race despite tens of millions of dollars spent to boost his bid

California gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa is hugged after conceding.

Antonio Villaraigosa gets a hug from a family member after his concession speech on election night at the City Market Social House in Downtown Los Angeles.

California gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa walks off stage after speaking to his supporters on election night at the City Market Social House in downtown Los Angeles.

Antonio Villaraigosa, with his wife, Patty Villaraigosa, at his side, is stopped by Martha Jimenez, left, to hold hands and say a prayer after he submitted his completed mail ballot Tuesday morning at Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School.

Antonio Villaraigosa is greeted by Arianny Cortez, 5, Iliana Cortez, 7, and Leila Cortez, 9, as he campaigns in Riverside

Gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa, center, speaks at a campaign event with a carpenters union at a Riverside restaurant on Sunday.

Former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, left, prays with the Rev. Johnteris Tate during Sunday services at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Los Angeles.

Antonio Villaraigosa greets supporters at Dulan’s Soul Food on Crenshaw in Los Angeles.

Gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa campaigns at the Grand Central Market on May 31, part of a round-the-clock barnstorm of greater Los Angeles.