For nearly two years Gloria, 42, had been seen as the odds-on favorite to succeed Mayor Kevin Faulconer, a Republican who is termed out this year.
Gloria briefly served as San Diego's interim mayor in late 2013 through early 2014 due to the resignation of former mayor Bob Filner amid sexual harassment accusations.After placing first in the March primary, Gloria appeared set to sail back into the mayor's office against his opponent, San Diego City Councilwoman Barbara Bry, 71.