Paul Krekorian, the incumbent for Los Angeles’ Second City Council District, which includes a chunk of the San Fernando Valley, is in a comfortable position as results are tallied after polls closed Tuesday.

Krekorian is ahead 76.71% to 23.29 percent, Krekorian was the favorite to win over his opponent, business owner Augusto Bisani.

Krekorian was not considered the popular candidate when he first ran for office in a special election in 2009.

The L.A. Times endorsed former Paramount Pictures executive Christine Essel to take over Wendy Greuel’s spot when she left to become city controller.

This time around, the L.A. Times endorsed the councilman for four more years in office, thanks to his tough stance on the Department of Water and Power.

Krekorian’s push to resist rate hikes by the DWP earned him clout with his constituents, and his reputation for being a thoughtful councilman has gained him popularity in his district.

Krekorian’s resistance to the DWP hikes even lead to a measure being put on Tuesday’s ballot: Measure I.

Bisani’s platform has been described as largely tempered, mostly focused on green initiatives and staying true to small businesses. Supporters of Bisani have described him as a refreshing possible addition to the City Council, but opponents claim he’s just another businessman with no clear perspective of how Los Angeles politics works.

At Bisani’s campaign party, spirits remained high, even though their candidate was trailing in the polls.