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Alex Villanueva

Nonpartisan · California · 2026

Alex Villanueva is a candidate for Los Angeles County sheriff in the November runoff, advancing with about 22% of the June primary vote. He served as sheriff from 2018 to 2022 and campaigns on public safety, opposing what he calls anti-law-enforcement county leadership, in a rematch of the 2022 race.

Priorities

Aggressive crime enforcement
Support deputies and staffing
Independence from county political leadership

On the ballot

Los Angeles County Sheriff · California · 2026

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