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Villanueva announces another run for LA County Sheriff
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 23 – Alex Villanueva seeks to return after losing the 2022 race with 40.2% of the vote amid disputes over department funding and leadership direction, officials said.
- Alex Villanueva, former L.A. County Sheriff from 2018 to 2022, announced his 2026 candidacy to regain the position from incumbent Robert Luna.
- Villanueva lost the 2022 reelection to Luna amid claims of failed leadership, workforce losses, and lawlessness rising across the county.
- Villanueva expressed his intention to remove political influence from public safety efforts while reestablishing consistent leadership, strengthening the department, and enhancing its ability to address and reduce crime.
- He stated that the commitments from 2022 have led to a harsh reality—more than a quarter of the workforce has left, experienced staff continue to depart, and there have been tragic incidents involving deputy suicides.
- Villanueva’s return signals a competitive 2026 race against Luna and others, highlighting ongoing concerns about LASD’s dysfunction and public safety.
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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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