And cash in on the run, which was the whole point. It was also the whole point of Trump's ten years in politics. Trump has sucked the GOP dry. Suckers.

California law does not provide for automatic recounts.

Any voter may request a recount in a race within a specific timeframe, regardless of the margin. The requester is responsible for the costs unless the recount changes the outcome of the election in their favor. California courts, election officials and the governor can all also order recounts under certain circumstances.

first, that he can disappear again.
second, because he said that if he lost he'd leave LA. He really loves the city he wanted (or pretended to want) to lead!
third, because Raman is a very good candidate
fourth, because I wanted to be able to vote for a treasonable alternative to Mayor Bass.