Duffy fights off challenge at UTLA

Los Angeles Unified School District teachers gave union President A.J. Duffy their vote of confidence Thursday, re-electing him to a second term over three challengers for the top United Teachers of Los Angeles post. Connie Llanos in the Daily News.

Duffy gained 58.7 percent of the vote, with challenger Linda Guthrie next at 23.7 percent. Challenger Becki Robinson received 16.4 percent and Barbara Eisen-Herman received 1.2 percent.

Duffy ran on the United Action slate and said he is excited to continue leading UTLA toward change.

"My plans are to continue down the road of reform, which has been the big thrust under my administration," Duffy said.