The initial results on turnout in the race for L.A.’s Mayor are in…And they’re very disappointing…

Although Tuesday’s election will result in one of Los Angeles’ most extensive leadership changes -- with residents selecting a mayor, city attorney, city controller, and eight City Council members -- attendance at polling places appeared sluggish.

Short lines and empty booths were the norm at locations across the city. At Wilshire United Methodist Church, where Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa cast his ballot for his replacement, the dozens of people on hand to shoot a scene for the TV show “Revenge” outnumbered those in line.

Longtime poll workers said things had been “painfully slow” -- which was expected. Some attributed it to diminished excitement after November’s presidential election.

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