Former sheriff Alex Villanueva registers for 2026 sheriff's race
Briefly

Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has established a campaign committee for the November 2026 election to regain his former role. Villanueva lost to Sheriff Robert Luna in 2022, who has already announced his intention to run for reelection. The registration of the 'Villanueva for Sheriff 2026' committee is recorded on the California Secretary of State's website. Villanueva has kept a visible presence through social media and media appearances while Luna has managed the department with relative calm following Villanueva's controversial tenure.
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has registered a campaign committee for the November 2026 election to win back his previous post.
Luna has run the sheriff's department with a relatively calm hand, after Villanueva presided over a period of controversy and lawsuits.
Villanueva has maintained a high profile, using social media and appearances on broadcast platforms to weigh in on a wide range of issues concerning the department and county politics.
A filing on the California Secretary of State's website shows that a Villanueva for Sheriff 2026 committee has been registered.
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