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Antonio Villaraigosa

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Antonio Villaraigosa
Candidate for Governor
DEM
Biography
Antonio Villaraigosa, a Democrat, is a candidate for California Governor in 2026. He previously served as Mayor of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2013, following terms on the Los Angeles City Council and in the California Assembly, where he was Speaker from 1998 to 2000.
Top Priorities
  • addressing affordability
  • public safety
  • education
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