JANELLE JAMES

COMEDY SUPPORTING ACTRESS

JANELLE JAMES of “Abbott Elementary,” above, was well out in front in Round 1. Now in Round 2, she is dominating. James is 11 points ahead of runner-up Hannah Einbinder of “Hacks” in the panel’s ranked voting; “Abbott” castmate Sheryl Lee Ralph is No. 3 — half a point ahead of reigning champ Hannah Waddingham of “Ted Lasso.” “As the hilariously terrible and complacent grade-school principal in ‘Abbot Elementary,’ Janelle James is masterful at capturing the dysfunction of the public school system,” writes Lorraine Ali. Five panelists shout out James in their comments. Others receiving personal support beyond the predictions include Sarah Goldberg of “Barry” and Amy Ryan of “Only Murders in the Building.” You can find all our picks at latimes.com/buzzmeter and vote in our weekly polls.