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Mayor

47 candidates
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Incumbent

Democrat

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Incumbent Mayor running for reelection. First woman and second African American to serve as LA Mayor. Former U.S. Representative and CA Assembly Speaker. Karen Bass is the Mayor of Los Angeles in California. She assumed office on December 12, 2022. Her current term ends in 2026.

Adam Carmichael

Adam Carmichael

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Software systems architect.

Adam Miller

Adam Miller

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Nonprofit executive and entrepreneur. Co-founder of Cornerstone OnDemand. Entered race Feb 4, 2026.

AN

Adrin Nazarian

Challenger

Democratic

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LA City Council member (District 2, 2024โ€“present). Former California State Assemblymember (2012โ€“2022). Armenian-American progressive focused on tenant protections, affordable housing, and transit expansion.

AB

Alyssa Ball

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Science education advocate running for Los Angeles Mayor.

AC

Alyxandria-Jamil Carter

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Artist running as a mayoral challenger in Los Angeles 2026 election.

Andrej A. Selivra

Andrej A. Selivra

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Enterprise technical architect.

Andrew K. Kim

Andrew K. Kim

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Attorney-at-law.

Asaad Alnajjar

Asaad Alnajjar

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Porter Ranch neighborhood councilor and civil engineer with 35+ years working for the city. Ran for CD12 in 2020.

AB

Austin Beutner

withdrawn

Independent

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BG

Benji Guerrero

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Artist and health educator running for Los Angeles mayor.

Carmenlina Minasova

Carmenlina Minasova

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Human rights activist.

CFF

Cassandra Faye Floyd

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Healer and community organizer running for LA Mayor. Also known as Iyapo Moyende Ngina. Founded Release Heart Center and involved in revolutionary community work.

D"D

Debra "Jerri" Duggan

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Housing developer running for Los Angeles Mayor.

DN

Douglas Nichols

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Los Angeles mayoral candidate and chief executive officer who has campaigned for ballot signatures.

Eoin Richard Connolly

Eoin Richard Connolly

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Journalist.

EDG

Erik Daniel Garcia

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Entrepreneur and mayoral candidate running for Mayor of Los Angeles. Also involved in social video production and community engagement.

EGC

Ernesto G. Castelli

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Writer running as a mayoral challenger in Los Angeles.

Fabian Nunez

Fabian Nunez

Challenger

Democratic

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Former Speaker of the California State Assembly (2004-2008). Represented AD-46 (2002-2008). Entered 2026 LA mayoral race.

Franziska von Fischer

Franziska von Fischer

withdrawn

Nonpartisan

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Real estate investor.

GD

Griselda Diaz

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Administrative manager and activist.

HH

Heather Hutt

Challenger

Democratic

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Councilwoman for Los Angeles City Council District 10. Lifelong Democratic activist and public servant, born and raised in Leimert Park. Former California State Director for U.S. Senate.

Jeanne Moller Fontana

Jeanne Moller Fontana

withdrawn

Nonpartisan

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Mental health activist.

JRT

Jerry R. Tyler

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Businessman running for Mayor of Los Angeles.

JL

John Logsdon

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Neighborhood council boardmember.

JG

Joseph Garcia

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Gardener, advocate, and naturalist.

JL

Juanita Lopez

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Political scientist.

KF

Katya Forsyth

withdrawn

Nonpartisan

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Compost industry professional.

KSH

Keeldar Shawn Hamilton

withdrawn

Nonpartisan

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Transportation coordinator.

LG

Laura Garza

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Union railroad worker and member of SMART/TD union. Member of Socialist Workers Party. Candidate for LA Mayor in 2026.

LH

Lindsey Horvath

withdrawn

Democratic

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MH

Marqueece Harris-Dawson

Challenger

Democratic

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Council President of Los Angeles City Council representing District 8. Over two decades of community activism and public service. Chairs the City's Planning Land Use and Management Committee.

MZ

Maryam Zar

Challenger

Democratic

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Civic leader and policy advocate from Pacific Palisades. Founder of Palisades Recovery Coalition and CEO of Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce. Former LA City Commissioner on Status of Women.

MO

Misael Ortega

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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32-year-old painting contractor raised in Culver City, California. Candidate for Los Angeles Mayor in 2026.

NC

Nelson Cheng

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Streamer and behavioral interventionist running for LA Mayor in 2026. Campaign focuses on reducing traffic and crime.

NH

Nick Harron

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Socialist, writer, and US Air Force Academy veteran running for Mayor of Los Angeles. Advocate for working-class issues and union support.

Nithya Raman

Nithya Raman

Challenger

Democratic

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LA City Councilmember for District 4 since 2020. Urban planner, Harvard and MIT graduate, immigrant, and mother of twins championing housing and transit solutions.

PJM

Preston James Miller

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Rae Huang

Rae Huang

Challenger

Democratic Socialist

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Housing rights advocate and community organizer. Progressive candidate backed by DSA. Platform includes housing for all, free buses, worker protections. Huang, 43, is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. She says her campaign will prioritize transitioning Los Angeles to renewable energy, providing fast and free transit, supporting small businesses, and improving public safety through expanded mental health services.

RC

Rick Caruso

withdrawn

Democratic

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R"G

Robert "Goody" Goodman

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Entrepreneur and financial professional running for Los Angeles Mayor. Principal of Box Ad Media with business experience in the Los Angeles area.

Spencer Pratt

Spencer Pratt

Challenger

Republican

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Reality TV personality whose home burned in 2025 wildfires. Announced candidacy January 2026.

SMM

Stevie Maceo Milan

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Sales representative.

SK

Suzy Kim

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Mental health professional running as challenger for LA Mayor.

TH

Tish Hyman

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Entrepreneur, artist, and candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles. Built career on creativity, grit, and community engagement.

VFM

Victor F. Montes

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Community organizer and LA mayoral candidate nominated as Activist of the Year by Los Angeles Blade.

VW

Vincent Wali

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Musician and nurse running as nonpartisan challenger in 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race with campaign slogan 'wali 4 mayor and the city of LA - a vision, a movement, a beginning'

City Attorney

4 candidates
Hydee Feldstein Soto

Hydee Feldstein Soto

Incumbent

Democratic

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Incumbent City Attorney elected in 2022.

Aida Ashouri

Aida Ashouri

Challenger

Democratic

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Plaintiff's attorney, former housing rights attorney and deputy city attorney.

JM

John McKinney

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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LA County prosecutor and Bureau Director of Specialized Operations. UCLA Law graduate (1997). Managing Attorney at East LA Courthouse with focus on criminal justice reform.

Marissa Roy

Marissa Roy

Challenger

Democratic

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Deputy California Attorney General. Progressive challenger.

City Controller

2 candidates
Kenneth Mejia

Kenneth Mejia

Incumbent

Democratic

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Incumbent City Controller. First Asian American and first Filipino American elected to citywide office in LA.

ZS

Zach Sokoloff

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Hackman Capital Partners overseeing Television City Studios and Radford Studio Center. Running for LA City Controller challenging incumbent Kenneth Mejia.

City Council District 1

9 candidates
Eunisses Hernandez

Eunisses Hernandez

Incumbent

Democratic

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Eunisses Hernandez represents Council District 1, covering neighborhoods including Highland Park, Lincoln Heights, and Chinatown. She is the first formerly incarcerated woman elected to the Los Angeles City Council.

AJH

Annalee J. Harr

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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JR

Jesse Rosas

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Small businessman and tax preparer with 45+ years in Northeast Los Angeles. Running for LA City Council District 1.

JL

Joseph Lucey

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Businessman running for Los Angeles City Council District 1. Devoted husband of 32 years. Focused on creating partnerships between state and local government.

Maria Lou Calanche

Maria Lou Calanche

Challenger

Democratic

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Founder of youth nonprofit Legacy LA. LAPD Commissioner.

Nelson Grande

Nelson Grande

Challenger

Democratic

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Actor and former president of Avenida Entertainment Group.

Raul Claros

Raul Claros

Challenger

Democratic

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Founder of CD1 Coalition and former city commissioner.

RR

Rosa Requeno

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Community activist running for L.A. City Council District 1. Works as a Residential Connectivity Specialist. Qualified candidate in 2026 primary election.

Sylvia Robledo

Sylvia Robledo

Challenger

Democratic

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Former field deputy of Councilmember Gil Cedillo.

City Council District 11

3 candidates
Traci Park

Traci Park

Incumbent

Democratic

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Traci Park represents Council District 11, covering Venice, Mar Vista, and Pacific Palisades. Former prosecutor.

Faizah Malik

Faizah Malik

Challenger

Democratic

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Civil rights attorney challenging incumbent Traci Park.

JW

Jeremy Wineberg

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Entrepreneur and Pacific Palisades resident running for LA City Council District 11. Co-founded Heard Well music label; lost home in 2025 Palisades fire, motivating campaign focused on City Hall accountability.

City Council District 13

8 candidates
Hugo Soto-Martinez

Hugo Soto-Martinez

Incumbent

Democratic

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Hugo Soto-Martinez represents Council District 13, covering Hollywood and Echo Park. Former labor organizer.

Colter Carlisle

Colter Carlisle

Challenger

Unknown

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VP of East Hollywood Neighborhood Council. Notably, is Hugo Soto-Martinez's upstairs neighbor.

DK

Dylan Kendall

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Entrepreneur and community builder running for Los Angeles City Council District 13. Focused on neighborhoods, small business, jobs, housing, and safe walkable streets.

GVJ

Gilbert Vitela Jr.

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Community safety advocate running for Los Angeles City Council District 13.

GGD

Gregory G. Downer

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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District improvement advocate.

KLS

Kristen L. Suszek

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Hollywood resident and community volunteer running for LA City Council District 13. Focused on making City Hall work better for renters and small businesses.

RS

Rich Sarian

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Urban community planner and vice president of strategic initiatives for the Social District. Candidate for LA City Council District 13 in 2026, focused on community issues including trash management and neighborhood prosperity.

SD

Sebastian Davis

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Community safety advocate running as a challenger for Los Angeles City Council District 13.

City Council District 15

3 candidates
Tim McOsker

Tim McOsker

Incumbent

Democratic

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Tim McOsker represents Council District 15, covering San Pedro and Wilmington. Former Chief of Staff to Mayor Hahn.

JR

Jordan Rivers

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Jordan Rivers, 22, is a community organizer running as the challenger to incumbent Tim McOsker for Los Angeles City Council District 15 in the June 2 primary election.

PLC

Phillip L. Crouch Jr.

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Phillip L. Crouch Jr. is running for LA City Council District 15. He prioritizes affordable housing, safer streets, and immigration enforcement issues.

City Council District 3

5 candidates
Barri Worth Girvan

Barri Worth Girvan

Challenger

Democratic

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Director of Community Affairs for County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath.

CRC

Christopher Robert Celona

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Media executive who filed for Los Angeles City Council District 3 seat in 2026.

Jon Rawlings

Jon Rawlings

Challenger

Unknown

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Vice President of Centra Companies.

LW

Lehi White

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Small business owner running for Los Angeles City Council District 1 in 2026.

Tim Gaspar

Tim Gaspar

Challenger

Democratic

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Small business owner. Announced candidacy December 2024.

City Council District 5

7 candidates
Katy Yaroslavsky

Katy Yaroslavsky

Incumbent

Democratic

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Katy Yaroslavsky represents Council District 5, covering the Westside including Bel Air, Westwood, and Encino.

A"N

Ashkan "Alex" Nazarian

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Entrepreneur and philanthropist; co-founder of AAA Diamond and Jewelry; founder of Nazarians.org nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities.

DF

Dory Frank

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Publicist running as challenger for Los Angeles City Council District 5 in 2026 municipal election.

Eddie Ha

Eddie Ha

Challenger

Unknown

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Real estate agent challenging incumbent Katy Yaroslavsky.

HM

Henry Mantel

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Tenants' Rights Attorney and former Mid-City West Neighborhood Councilmember running for LA City Council District 5. Focuses on housing crisis and zoning reform to address displacement and homelessness.

MO

Morgan Oyler

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Challenger for Los Angeles City Council District 5, running against incumbent Katy Yaroslavsky. Focuses on putting constituents first.

PGK

Peter Gerard Kearns

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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City employee running as challenger for Los Angeles City Council District 5 in the 2026 election.

City Council District 7

5 candidates
Monica Rodriguez

Monica Rodriguez

Incumbent

Democratic

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Monica Rodriguez represents Council District 7, covering the Northeast San Fernando Valley. A former LAPD officer.

DL

Daniel Lerma

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Business owner running for Los Angeles City Council District 7 in 2026.

EA

Ernesto Ayala

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Worker Advocate running for LA City Council District 7. Community organizer focused on social justice and liberation movements.

Michael Ebenkamp

Michael Ebenkamp

Challenger

Unknown

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Former president of North Hills Neighborhood Council.

TR

Tony Rodriguez

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Regional Recruiting Manager running for Los Angeles City Council District 7. Campaign focused on ending division and community safety.

City Council District 9

12 candidates
AC

Adriana Cabrera

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Candidate for LA City Council District 9. Neighborhood Council President with M.A.Ed. degree, focused on South Central Los Angeles.

CM

Chris Martin

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Civil rights attorney and community organizer from South Central Los Angeles. Native of District 9 dedicated to advancing justice, equity, and opportunity.

ER

Elmer Roldan

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Elmer Roldan is a community organizer running for Los Angeles City Council District 9. He has spent decades organizing in the district and advocates for South Los Angeles residents to have opportunities to thrive.

EH

Enrique Hernandez-Garcia

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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College student running as a challenger for Los Angeles City Council District 9 in 2026.

Estuardo Mazariegos

Estuardo Mazariegos

Challenger

Democratic

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Community organizer. DSA-endorsed candidate.

JU

Jo Uraizee

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Social worker running as a challenger for Los Angeles City Council District 9 in 2026.

JHR

Jorge Hernandez Rosas

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Educator and therapist running as a challenger for Los Angeles City Council District 9.

JN

Jorge Nuรฑo

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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South Central LA native and social entrepreneur. Founder of The Big House, a community organization providing gifts and social impact programs to children in South LA for 19 years.

Jose Ugarte

Jose Ugarte

Challenger

Democratic

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Chief of Staff to Curren Price. Endorsed by Price as successor.

MS

Martha Sรกnchez

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Community activist, educator, and therapist running for Los Angeles City Council District 9. Professor at Los Angeles Mission College with background in advocacy and community leadership.

MW

Michelle Washington

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Social worker running for Los Angeles City Council District 9 in 2026. Focused on community leadership and improving District 9.

NJ

Nathan Juarez

Challenger

Nonpartisan

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Cashier running as a challenger for Los Angeles City Council District 9.

Mayoral Candidate

1 candidate
GV

Gina Viola

active

Democratic

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Community advocate and realtor who organized around LGBTQ rights with AIDS Project Los Angeles. 2022 Los Angeles mayoral candidate advocating for social services funding over police expansion.