US EditionVillanueva announces another run for LA County Sheriff
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 23 – Villanueva aims to restore leadership amid claims of dysfunction and deputy workforce losses, after losing to Luna by nearly 20 points in 2022, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced his candidacy, aiming to challenge incumbent Sheriff Robert Luna in the 2026 race.
- Following setbacks at the ballot box, Villanueva lost a primary against Supervisor Janice Hahn last year and left the Democratic Party in May to become a Republican.
- In his announcement, Villanueva said, 'lawlessness has become the new normal,' and argued the campaign aims to 'take politics out of public safety.'
- Earlier this year, Luna announced he will seek reelection, citing reduced crime and increased transparency as key accomplishments.
- Villanueva warned that after years of failed leadership, Los Angeles County has suffered from ineffective governance, and sheriffs must `respond swiftly to disasters and evacuate vulnerable residents when every second counts` to restore public trust, he said.
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Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva aims for comeback in 2026 L.A. County election – Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group
LOS ANGELES — Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has declared his candidacy to challenge Robert Luna in the June 2, 2026 primary, despite a 19-percentage point loss to Luna in 2022. “Over the last several years, Los Angeles County has seen the consequences of failed leadership, not just in the sheriff’s department, but across our local government,” Villanueva said in a video released July 22. “Promises made in 2022 have been repla…
Former L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva officially announces candidacy for 2026 sheriff’s race
Former L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has officially announced he will be running in the 2026 race for the position he used to hold. Reports that emerged last weekend indicated Villanueva had registered his campaign committee for the race, but he confirmed his candidacy announcement on Wednesday. “The rumors are true: I’m running again for Sheriff of Los Angeles County,” Villanueva said in a press release. Villanueva, who was L.A. Coun…
Former L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva officially announces candidacy for 2026 sheriff's race
Former L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has officially announced he will be running in the 2026 race for the position he used to hold. Reports that emerged last weekend indicated Villanueva had registered his campaign committee for the race, but he confirmed his candidacy announcement on Wednesday. “The rumors are true: I’m running again for Sheriff of Los Angeles County,” Villanueva said in a press release. Villanueva, who was L.A. Coun…
Alex Villanueva Challenges Robert Luna in 2026 Sheriff’s Race
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has declared his candidacy to challenge Robert Luna in the June 2 primary, despite a 19-percentage point loss in 2022. “Over the last several years, Los Angeles County has seen the consequences of failed leadership, not just in the sheriff’s department, but across our local government,” Villanueva said in a video released Tuesday night. “Promises made in 2022 have been replaced with a grim result…
Pasadena Star News
Villanueva announces another run for LA County Sheriff
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva on Tuesday announced plans to challenge incumbent Robert Luna and seek a return to office. Luna defeated Villanueva, 59.8% to 40.2%, on Nov. 8, 2022. “Over the last several years, Los Angeles County has seen the consequences of failed leadership, not just in the Sheriff’s Department, but across our local government. Promises made in 2022 have been replaced with a grim result – over a quarter of t…
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