{{Short description|none}} <!-- "none" is preferred when the title is already sufficiently detailed; see WP:SDNONE --> {{about|elections in the city of Los Angeles|elections in Los Angeles County|2026 Los Angeles County elections}} {{Infobox election | election_name = 2026 Los Angeles elections | country = Los Angeles | type = legislative | ongoing = yes | previous_election = 2024 Los Angeles elections | previous_year = 2024 | election_date = June 2, 2026<br />November 3, 2026 | next_election = 2028 Los Angeles elections | next_year = 2028 | seats_for_election = 8 out of 15 seats in the City Council | majority_seats = 8 | party1 = Democratic Party (United States) | seats_before1 = 14 | seats1 = | seats_after1 = | seat_change1 = | party2 = Independent (United States) | seats_before2 = 1 | seats2 = | seats_after2 = | seat_change2 = }} {{ElectionsCA}} The '''2026 Los Angeles elections''' will be held on June 2, 2026. Voters will elect candidates in a nonpartisan primary, with potential runoff elections scheduled for November 3, 2026.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dates and Deadlines |website=Close the Gap California |url=https://closethegapca.org/dates-and-deadlines/ |access-date=May 22, 2024}}</ref> Eight of the fifteen seats on the City Council are up for election, as are three of the seven seats in the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education. Mayor Karen Bass,<ref>{{cite news |title=L.A. Mayor Karen Bass launches her reelection bid, saying, 'We cannot afford to stop our momentum' |first=David |last=Zahniser |work=Los Angeles Times |date=July 1, 2024 |access-date=July 25, 2024 |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-01/mayor-karen-bass-files-paperwork-to-run-for-reelection}}</ref> city attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto, and city controller Kenneth Mejia are running for reelection.<ref name="la-times-six-political-stories">{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-01-03/la-on-the-record-six-political-stories-in-2026|title=Here are six L.A. political stories we’re tracking in 2026|last=Zahniser|first=David|date=January 3, 2026|url-status=live|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=February 1, 2026}}</ref>
Municipal elections in California are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot. {{TOC limit|3}}
== Mayor == {{Main|2026 Los Angeles mayoral election}}
== City attorney == {{Main|2026 Los Angeles City Attorney election}}
== City controller == {{Infobox election | election_name = Los Angeles City Controller election | flag_image = File:Flag of Los Angeles, California.svg | country = Los Angeles | type = presidential | ongoing = yes | election_date = June 2, 2026 <br> November 3, 2026 | previous_election = 2022 Los Angeles City Controller election | previous_year = 2022 | next_election = 2030 Los Angeles election#City Controller | next_year = 2030 | registered = | turnout = | votes_counted = | 1blank = First round | 2blank = Runoff | image1 = Kenneth Mejia, 2023 (3x4 close crop).jpg | candidate1 = Kenneth Mejia | 1data1 = | 2data1 = | image2 = 3x4.svg | color1 = c0c0c0 | candidate2 = Zach Sokoloff | 1data2 = | 2data2 = | color2 = c0c0c0 | title = Controller | before_election = Kenneth Mejia | after_election = }} === Candidates === ==== Declared ==== *Kenneth Mejia, incumbent city controller<ref name="la-times-six-political-stories" /> *Zach Sokoloff, capital management executive<ref name = nowhe>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-11-29/la-on-the-record-from-hollywood-to-city-hall|title=He pushed a $1-billion Hollywood studio project. Now, he wants to be L.A.’s next city controller|author=Zahniser, David|date=November 29, 2025|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref>
==== Withdrew ==== *Isadore Hall III, former California state senator<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-15/veteran-l-a-county-politician-to-challenge-kenneth-mejia-for-city-controller|title=Veteran politician to challenge Kenneth Mejia for L.A. city controller|author=Wick, Julia|website=Los Angeles Times|date=September 15, 2025}}</ref><ref name = filed>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-08/heres-who-filed-to-run-in-la-city-elections|title=Here’s who filed to run in L.A.’s city election|website=Los Angeles Times|author=Vincent, Roger|date=February 8, 2026}}</ref>
==== Declined ==== *Monica Rodriguez, city councilmember from the 7th district (2017–present)<ref name="eorda" /> ''(running for re-election)''<ref name = filed/>
=== Endorsements === {{Endorsements box | title = Kenneth Mejia | width = 50em | list = ;Labor unions *International Longshore and Warehouse Union<ref name=lapublic>{{Cite web |date=March 23, 2026|last=Marcias Jr|first=Martin|title=LA is in a budget crisis. Here are your candidates for City Controller|url=https://lapublicpress.org/2026/03/la-city-controller-race-2026/|access-date=March 23, 2026 |website=Los Angeles Public Press|language=en-US}}</ref> *United Teachers Los Angeles<ref name=lapublic/> ;Organizations *California Working Families Party<ref name = WFP>{{cite web|url=https://workingfamilies.org/candidates/|title= Our Candidates |access-date=February 20, 2026|website=Working Families Party}}</ref> }} {{Endorsements box | title = Zach Sokoloff | width = 50em | list = ;Local officials *Laura Chick, former city controller of Los Angeles (2001–2009)<ref name = nowhe/> *Paul Koretz, former city councilmember from the 5th district (2009-2022) and candidate for the seat in 2022<ref name=lapublic/> *Wendy Greuel, former city controller of Los Angeles (2009–2013)<ref name=lapublic/> *Rick Tuttle, former city controller of Los Angeles (1985–2001)<ref name=lapublic/> ;Political parties *Los Angeles County Democratic Party<ref name = LACDP>{{cite web|url=https://www.lacdp.org/candidates|title= Endorsements |access-date=March 25, 2026|website=Los Angeles County Democratic Party}}</ref> }} {{Endorsements box | width = 50em |title=Declined to endorse |list= ;Labor unions *Los Angeles County Federation of Labor<ref name="lacfl">{{cite news |title=LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements |website=The LA Fed |access-date=April 15, 2026|url=https://thelafed.org/resource/lalaborvoterguide/}}</ref> }}
=== Results === {{Election box begin no party no change | title= 2026 Los Angeles City Controller election }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate = Kenneth Mejia (incumbent) |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate = Zach Sokoloff |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box total no party no change |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box end}}
== City council == === District 1 === {{Infobox election | election_name = Los Angeles City Council District 1 election | flag_image = File:Flag of Los Angeles, California.svg | country = Los Angeles | type = presidential | ongoing = yes | election_date = June 2, 2026 <br> November 3, 2026 | previous_election = 2022 Los Angeles elections | previous_year = 2022 | next_election = 2030 Los Angeles election#City Council | next_year = 2030 | registered = | turnout = | votes_counted = | 1blank = First round | 2blank = Runoff | image1 = Eunisses Hernandez official headshot, 2022.jpg | color1 = c0c0c0 | candidate1 = Eunisses Hernandez | 1data1 = | 2data1 = | image2 = 3x4.svg | color2 = c0c0c0 | candidate2 = Raul Claros | 1data2 = | 2data2 = | image3 = Sylvia Robledo, 2018 (cropped).jpg | color3 = c0c0c0 | candidate3 = Sylvia Robledo | 1data3 = | 2data3 = | image4 = Maria Lou Calanche, 2021.jpg | color4 = c0c0c0 | candidate4 = Maria Lou Calanche | 1data4 = | 2data4 = | image5 = | color5 = c0c0c0 | candidate5 = Nelson Grande | 1data5 = | 2data5 = | title = City Councilmember | before_election = Eunisses Hernandez | after_election = | map_image = | map_size = | map_caption = }} The 1st district encompasses neighborhoods in Northeast Los Angeles and Downtown Los Angeles, including the areas of Glassell Park, Highland Park, Chinatown, Mount Washington, Echo Park, Elysian Park, Westlake, Pico-Union, Koreatown, Angelino Heights, Lincoln Heights, and MacArthur Park. The incumbent is Eunisses Hernandez, who was first elected in 2022 after defeating Gil Cedillo. She is running for re-election.<ref name = haschallenger/>
==== Candidates ==== ===== Declared ===== *Raul Claros, former member of the Los Angeles Police Permit Review Panel<ref name = earlystart>{{cite web |last1=Regardie |first1=Jon |title=The Eastside's Council District 1 race gets off to an early start |url=https://www.theeastsiderla.com/news/government_and_politics/the-eastsides-council-district-1-race-gets-off-to-an-early-start/article_e1624eae-00ae-4980-bd5c-61456532c119.html |website=The Eastsider |access-date=30 August 2025}}</ref> *Eunisses Hernandez, incumbent councilmember<ref name = haschallenger>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailynews.com/2025/05/12/la-councilwoman-eunisses-hernandez-launches-re-election-bid-and-she-already-has-a-challenger/|title=LA Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez launches re-election bid — and she already has a challenger|date=May 12, 2025|website=Los Angeles Daily News}}</ref> *Sylvia Robledo, former field deputy for councilmember Gil Cedillo<ref name = earlystart>{{cite web |last1=Regardie |first1=Jon |title=The Eastside's Council District 1 race gets off to an early start |url=https://www.theeastsiderla.com/news/government_and_politics/the-eastsides-council-district-1-race-gets-off-to-an-early-start/article_e1624eae-00ae-4980-bd5c-61456532c119.html |website=The Eastsider |access-date=30 August 2025}}</ref> *Maria Lou Calanche, member of the Los Angeles Police Commission<ref>{{cite web |title=Lou Calanche built a nonprofit for Boyle Heights youth. Now she’s running to lead Council District 1 |url=https://boyleheightsbeat.com/lou-calanche-enters-race-council-district-1/ |website=Boyle Heights Beat |access-date=30 August 2025}}</ref> *Nelson Grande, actor<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.parriva.com/nelson-grande-the-community-is-hurting-it-needs-attention-we-are-under-attack-and-we-dont-have-a-voice/|title= Nelson Grande: “The Community is Hurting, it Needs Attention, We are Under Attack, and We Don’t Have a Voice.” |date=October 1, 2025|author=Mena, Reynaldo|website=Parriva}}</ref>
===== Disqualified ===== *Annalee Harr<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Joseph Lucey, businessman<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Jesse Rojas, tax preparer and businessman<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Rosa Requeno, community activist<ref name = filed/>
==== Endorsements ==== {{Endorsements box | title = Eunisses Hernandez | width = 50em | list = ;U.S. senators *Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present) ''(Independent)''<ref name=bernie>{{cite news |last=Corbett |first=Jessica|title=‘Building a Movement for the Future,’ Bernie Sanders Endorses 61 State and Local Progressives |url=https://www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-sanders-endorsement|access-date=May 16, 2026 |work=Common Dreams |date=May 15, 2026}}</ref> ;Local officials *Marqueece Harris-Dawson, president of the Los Angeles City Council (2024–present) from the 8th district (2015-present)<ref name=latimes-district1/> *Kenneth Mejia, city controller of Los Angeles (2022–present)<ref name=latimes-district1>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-01/2026-california-election-los-angeles-city-council-district-1-voter-guide|title= Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 1 race: Four challengers take on Eunisses Hernandez|last=Zahniser|first=David|date=May 1, 2026|access-date=May 4, 2026|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> *Nithya Raman, city councilmember from the 4th district (2020–present) <ref name=latimes-district1/> ;Labor unions *Los Angeles County Federation of Labor<ref name="lacfl"/> *United Auto Workers Region 6<ref name = UAW/> *United Teachers Los Angeles<ref name = utla/> ;Organizations *Los Angeles Democratic Socialists of America<ref name = dsa/> ;Political parties *Los Angeles County Democratic Party<ref name = LACDP/> *California Working Families Party<ref name = WFP/> }}
==== Results ==== {{Election box begin no party no change | title= 2026 Los Angeles City Council District 3 election }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Eunisses Hernandez (incumbent) |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Raul Claros |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Sylvia Robledo |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Maria Lou Calanche |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Nelson Grande |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box total no party no change |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box end}}
=== District 3 === {{Infobox election | election_name = Los Angeles City Council District 3 | flag_image = File:Flag of Los Angeles, California.svg | country = Los Angeles | type = presidential | ongoing = yes | election_date = June 2, 2026 <br> November 3, 2026 | previous_election = 2022 Los Angeles elections | previous_year = 2022 | next_election = 2030 Los Angeles election#City Council | next_year = 2030 | registered = | turnout = | votes_counted = | 1blank = First round | 2blank = Runoff | image1 = 3x4.svg | candidate1 = Tim Gaspar | color1 = c0c0c0 | 1data1 = | 2data1 = | image2 = 3x4.svg | candidate2 = Christopher Robert Celona | color2 = c0c0c0 | 1data2 = | 2data2 = | image3 = Barri Worth Girvan, 2024 (cropped).jpg | candidate3 = Barri Worth Girvan | color3 = c0c0c0 | 1data3 = | 2data3 = | title = Councilmember | before_election = Bob Blumenfield | after_election = | map_image = | map_size = | map_caption = }} The 3rd district is located in the western San Fernando Valley, bordering Ventura County and including the neighborhoods of Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Reseda, Winnetka and Canoga Park. The incumbent is Bob Blumenfield, who was first elected in 2013. Blumenfield is term-limited cannot seek re-election to office.<ref name = filed/>
==== Candidates ==== ===== Declared ===== *Tim Gaspar, insurance executive<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tim Gaspar Announces Candidacy for City Council |work=Valley News Group |date=December 12, 2024 |url=https://valleynewsgroup.com/tim-gaspar-announces-candidacy-for-city-council/ |access-date=March 3, 2025}}</ref> *Barri Worth Girvan, Director of Community Affairs for County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath<ref name = filed/> *Christopher Robert Celona, media executive<ref name = filed/>
===== Disqualified ===== *Lehi White, small business owner<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Jon Rawlings, vice president of Centra Companies<ref name = filed/>
==== Endorsements ==== {{Endorsements box | title = Tim Gaspar | width = 50em | list = ;County officials *Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County supervisor from the 5th district (2016–present)<ref name=latimes-district3>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-01/2026-california-election-los-angeles-city-council-district-3-voter-guide|title=Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 3 race: Who will replace Bob Blumenfield?|date=May 1, 2026|access-date=May 4, 2026|website=Los angeles times}}</ref>
;State legislators *Robert Hertzberg, former majority leader of the California Senate (2019–2022) from SD-18 (2014–2022)<ref name=latimes-district2/>
;Labor unions *Los Angeles Police Protective League<ref name=latimes-district3/> }} {{Endorsements box | title = Barri Worth Girvan | width = 50em | list = ;County officials *Lindsey Horvath, Los Angeles County supervisor from the 3rd district (2022–present)<ref name=latimes-district3/> ;Labor unions *Los Angeles County Federation of Labor<ref name="lacfl"/> ;Political parties *Los Angeles County Democratic Party<ref name = LACDP/> }} {{Endorsements box | title = Jon Rawlings ''(did not qualify)'' | width = 50em | list = ;Organizations *Run for Something<ref>{{cite web|url=https://directory.runforsomething.net/candidate/279f10f59efbaaa8cc9dffebc993ba11/rawlings-jon/|title=Jon Rawlings|access-date=April 16, 2026|website=Run for Something}}</ref> }}
==== Results ==== {{Election box begin no party no change | title= 2026 Los Angeles City Council District 3 election }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Tim Gaspar |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Christopher Robert Celona |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Barri Worth Girvan |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box total no party no change |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box end}}
=== District 5 === {{Infobox election | election_name = Los Angeles City Council District 5 election | flag_image = File:Flag of Los Angeles, California.svg | country = Los Angeles | type = presidential | ongoing = yes | election_date = June 2, 2026 <br> November 3, 2026 | previous_election = 2022 Los Angeles elections | previous_year = 2022 | next_election = 2030 Los Angeles election#City Council | next_year = 2030 | registered = | turnout = | votes_counted = | 1blank = First round | 2blank = Runoff | image1 = Katy Yaroslavsky, 2024 (cropped).jpg | candidate1 = Katy Yaroslavsky | 1data1 = | 2data1 = | image2 = 3x4.svg | color1 = c0c0c0 | candidate2 = Henry Mantel | 1data2 = | 2data2 = | color2 = c0c0c0 | image3 = 3x4.svg | candidate3 = Morgan Oyler | 1data3 = | 2data3 = | color3 = c0c0c0 | title = Councilmember | before_election = Katy Yaroslavsky | after_election = }} The 5th district is located on the Westside region of Los Angeles and includes the neighborhoods of the Fairfax District, Pico-Robertson, Westwood, Beverly Grove and Miracle Mile. The incumbent is Katy Yaroslavsky, who was first elected in 2022 after defeating Sam Yebri. Yaroslavsky is running for re-election.<ref name = filed/>
==== Candidates ==== ===== Declared ===== *Katy Yaroslavsky, incumbent councilmember<ref name = filed/> *Henry Mantel, tenants rights attorney<ref name = filed/> *Morgan Oyler, small business accountant<ref name = filed/>
===== Disqualified ===== *Peter Gerard Kearns, city employee<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Eddie Ha, real estate agent<ref name = filed/> *Dory Frank, publicist<ref name = filed/> *Ashkan Nazarian, co-founder of AAA Diamond of Jewelry<ref name = filed/>
==== Endorsements ==== {{Endorsements box | title = Henry Mantel | width = 50em | list = ;Organizations *Run for Something<ref>{{cite web|url=https://directory.runforsomething.net/candidate/492c3976da854174c44f2d0c9d057d7b/mantel-henry/|title=Henry Mantel|access-date=April 16, 2026|website=Run for Something}}</ref> }} {{Endorsements box | title = Katy Yaroslavsky | width = 50em | list = ;Labor unions *Los Angeles County Federation of Labor<ref name="lacfl"/> ;Political parties *Los Angeles County Democratic Party<ref name = LACDP/> }} ==== Results ==== {{Election box begin no party no change | title= 2026 Los Angeles City Council District 5 election }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Katy Yaroslavsky (incumbent) |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Henry Mantel |votes = |percentage = }}{{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Morgan Oyler |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box total no party no change |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box end}}
=== District 7 === {{Infobox election | election_name = Los Angeles City Council District 7 election | flag_image = File:Flag of Los Angeles, California.svg | country = Los Angeles | ongoing = yes | election_date = June 2, 2026 <br> November 3, 2026 | previous_election = 2022 Los Angeles elections | previous_year = 2022 | next_election = 2030 Los Angeles election#City Council | next_year = 2030 | registered = | turnout = | votes_counted = | 1blank = First round | 2blank = Runoff | image1 = Monica Rodriguez, 2025 (cropped).jpg | candidate1 = Monica Rodriguez | color1 = c0c0c0 | 1data1 = | 2data1 = | title = Councilmember | before_election = Monica Rodriguez | after_election = }} The 7th district is located in the northern San Fernando Valley and includes the neighborhoods of Sylmar, Lake View Terrace, Sunland-Tujunga, Pacoima, Arleta and Mission Hills. The incumbent is Monica Rodriguez, who was first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2022. The ''Los Angeles Times'' speculated that she may run for Mayor or City Controller, but she later filed for re-election.<ref name = eorda>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-09-13/is-monica-rodriguez-running-a-marathon-or-running-for-mayor|title=What is Monica Rodriguez running for?|date=September 13, 2025|author=Goldberg, Noah|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref><ref name = filed/> She ran unopposed in the primary after no one filed a petition to challenge her, and was the only city councilmember to run unopposed in the election.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-03-07/monica-rodriguez-gets-a-free-ride-los-angeles-on-the-record|title=Monica Rodriguez, scathing critic of City Hall, gets a free ride to a third term|author=Zahniser, David|date=March 7, 2026|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref>
==== Candidates ==== ===== Declared ===== *Monica Rodriguez, incumbent councilmember<ref name = filed/>
===== Disqualified ===== *Ernesto Ayala, worker advocate<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Michael Ebenkamp, former president of the North Hills Neighborhood Council<ref name = eorda/><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Daniel Lerma, business owner<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Tony Rodriguez, regional recruiting manager<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" />
==== Endorsements ==== {{Endorsements box | title = Monica Rodriguez | width = 50em | list = ;Labor unions *Los Angeles County Federation of Labor<ref name="lacfl"/> ;Political parties *Los Angeles County Democratic Party<ref name = LACDP/> }}
==== Results ==== {{Election box begin no party no change | title= 2026 Los Angeles City Council District 7 election }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate = Monica Rodriguez (incumbent) |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box total no party no change |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box end}}
=== District 9 === {{Infobox election | election_name = Los Angeles City Council District 9 election | flag_image = File:Flag of Los Angeles, California.svg | country = Los Angeles | type = presidential | ongoing = yes | election_date = June 2, 2026 <br> November 3, 2026 | previous_election = 2022 Los Angeles elections | previous_year = 2022 | next_election = 2030 Los Angeles election#City Council | next_year = 2030 | registered = | turnout = | votes_counted = | 1blank = First round | 2blank = Runoff | image1 = 3x4.svg | color1 = c0c0c0 | candidate1 = Estuardo Mazariegos | 1data1 = | 2data1 = | image2 = Jose Ugarte, 2019 (cropped).jpg | color2 = c0c0c0 | candidate2 = Jose Ugarte | 1data2 = | 2data2 = | image3 = 3x4.svg | color3 = c0c0c0 | candidate3 = Jorge Nuño | 1data3 = | 2data3 = | image4 = | color4 = c0c0c0 | candidate4 = Martha Sánchez | 1data4 = | 2data4 = | image5 = | color5 = c0c0c0 | candidate5 = Elmer Roldan | 1data5 = | 2data5 = | image6 = | color6 = c0c0c0 | candidate6 = Jorge Hernandez Rosas | 1data6 = | 2data6 = | title = Councilmember | before_election = Curren Price | after_election = }} The 9th district is situated in the South Los Angeles region and encompasses the neighborhoods of Exposition Park, Historic South Central, and the L.A. Live–Los Angeles Convention Center complex within South Park. The incumbent is Curren Price, who was first elected in 2013. He is term-limited and can not seek re-election to office, and has instead endorsed his chief of staff Jose Ugarte to replace him.<ref name = breakstraf>{{cite web|url=https://www.lafocusnews.com/curren-price-breaks-political-tradition-naming-latino-successor-in-cd9/|title= Curren Price Breaks Political Tradition Naming Latino Successor in CD9 |date=July 23, 2025|author=Carson, D.T.|website=LA Focus}}</ref>
Ugarte's candidacy has been dogged by allegations that he violated city ethics rules by failing to disclose income he made from lobbying while working in City Hall.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-23 |title=Ethics panel rejects $17,500 fine for L.A. City Council candidate; 2 members say it's not enough |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-22/ethics-commissioners-reject-17-500-fine-for-l-a-city-council-candidate-jose-ugarte |access-date=2026-03-18 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
==== Candidates ==== ===== Declared ===== *Estuardo Mazariegos, community organizer<ref name = dsa>{{cite web|url=https://www.calonews.com/featured-topics/politics/dsa-l-a-announces-first-endorsements-for-the-2026-elections/article_52f2ca2a-6cb0-44ac-ad4a-956bf8ff410c.html|title= DSA-L.A. announces first endorsements for the 2026 elections |date=August 15, 2025|author=Verano, Brenda Fernanda|website=CALÓ News}}</ref> *Jose Ugarte, chief of staff to incumbent Curren Price<ref name = breakstraf/> *Jorge Nuño, social entrepreneur<ref name = filed/> *Martha Sánchez, professor and therapist<ref name = filed/> *Elmer Roldan, executive director<ref name = filed/> *Jorge Hernandez Rosas, educator and therapist<ref name="filed" /><ref name="CityClerk" />
===== Disqualified ===== *Enrique Hernandez-Garcia, college student<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Nathan Juarez, cashier<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Jo Uraizee, social worker<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Chris Martin, civil rights attorney<ref name="filed" /><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Michelle Washington, social worker<ref name="filed" /><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Adriana Cabrera, president of the Central Alameda Neighborhood Council<ref name = filed/>
==== Endorsements ==== {{Endorsements box | title = Estuardo Mazariegos | width = 50em | list = ;U.S. senators *Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present) ''(Independent)''<ref name=bernie/> ;Local officials *Kenneth Mejia, Los Angeles City Controller<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-23/curren-price-corruption-case-preliminary-hearing|title=Corruption case looms over Curren Price’s legacy — and the race to replace him|date=January 23, 2026|author1=Queally, James|author2=Goldberg, Noah|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref>
;Labor unions *United Teachers Los Angeles<ref name = utla>{{cite web|url=https://utla.net/campaigns/2026-endorsements/|title= UTLA 2026 Endorsements |website=United Teachers Los Angeles}}</ref>
;Organizations *Los Angeles Democratic Socialists of America<ref name = dsa/> *Run for Something<ref>{{cite web|url=https://directory.runforsomething.net/candidate/2ffe39e244287fc6ec0f86b49ef60b50/mazariegos-estuardo/|title=Estuardo Mazariegos|access-date=April 16, 2026|website=Run for Something}}</ref>
;Political parties *California Working Families Party<ref name = WFP/> }} {{Endorsements box | title = Jose Ugarte | width = 50em | list = ;U.S. Representatives *Diane Watson, U.S. representative for California's 32nd (2001–2003) and 33rd districts (2003–2011)<ref name = lasenug/>
;Statewide officials *Jerome Horton, former California State Board of Equalization member<ref name = lasenug/>
;State legislators *Steven Bradford, former California state senator<ref name = lasenug/> *Mike Gipson, state assemblymember from AD-65<ref name = lasenug/> *Isadore Hall III, former California state senator<ref name = lasenug/>
;Local officials *James T. Butts Jr., mayor of Inglewood<ref name = lasenug/> *Heather Hutt, city councilmember from the 10th district<ref name = lasenug/> *Curren Price, incumbent councilmember<ref name = breakstraf/> *Emma Sharif, mayor of Compton<ref name = lasenug/>
;Labor unions *United Farm Workers<ref name = ufwend>{{cite web|url=https://bluevoterguide.org/endorser-org/United_Farm_Workers_(UFW)/CA/4629|title=United Farm Workers (UFW) California Endorsements|website=Blue Voter Guide}}</ref>
;Newspapers *''Los Angeles Sentinel''<ref name = lasenug>{{cite web|url=https://lasentinel.net/los-angeles-sentinel-black-leaders-faith-leaders-and-democratic-organizations-rally-behind-jose-ugarte-in-cd-9-race.html|title=Los Angeles Sentinel, Black Leaders, Faith Leaders and Democratic Organizations Rally Behind Jose Ugarte in CD 9 Race|date=May 20, 2026|website=Los Angeles Sentinel}}</ref>
;Political parties *Los Angeles County Democratic Party<ref name = LACDP/> }}
==== Results ==== {{Election box begin no party no change | title= 2026 Los Angeles City Council District 9 election }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate = Estuardo Mazariegos |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate = Jose Ugarte |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate = Jorge Nuño |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate = Martha Sánchez |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate = Elmer Roldan |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate = Jorge Hernandez Rosas |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate = Chris Martin ''(write-in)'' |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box total no party no change |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box end}}
=== District 11 === {{Infobox election | election_name = Los Angeles City Council District 11 election | flag_image = File:Flag of Los Angeles, California.svg | country = Los Angeles | type = presidential | ongoing = yes | election_date = June 2, 2026 <br> November 3, 2026 | previous_election = 2022 Los Angeles elections | previous_year = 2022 | next_election = 2030 Los Angeles election#City Council | next_year = 2030 | registered = | turnout = | votes_counted = | 1blank = First round | 2blank = Runoff | image1 = Traci Park, 2024 (cropped) (cropped).jpg | candidate1 = Traci Park | color1 = c0c0c0 | 1data1 = | 2data1 = | image2 = 3x4.svg | candidate2 = Faizah Malik | color2 = c0c0c0 | 1data2 = | 2data2 = | title = Councilmember | before_election = Traci Park | after_election = }} The 11th district is located in the Westside region and includes the neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Sawtelle, Venice, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Westchester, and the Los Angeles International Airport. The incumbent is Traci Park, who was first elected in 2022 after defeating attorney Erin Darling. Park is running for re-election.<ref name = wsc>{{cite web|url=https://www.westsidecurrent.com/elections/column-the-649-000-reasons-traci-park-is-treating-the-2026-election-seriously-and-other/article_2acab222-2301-473a-aa44-333e44906eaf.html|title= COLUMN: The 649,000 Reasons Traci Park Is Treating the 2026 Election Seriously, and Other Campaign Finance Takeaways |date=September 3, 2025|author=Regardie, Jon|website=Westside Current}}</ref>
==== Candidates ==== ===== Declared ===== *Faizah Malik, civil rights attorney<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.westsidecurrent.com/news/first-challenger-in-cd11-race-against-park-announces-candidacy/article_4c96a227-afdd-4579-96f3-c401a611d1a5.html|title= First Challenger in CD11 Race Against Park Announces Candidacy |website=Westside Current|date=May 15, 2025}}</ref> *Traci Park, incumbent councilmember<ref name = wsc/>
===== Disqualified ===== *Jeremy Wineberg, entrepreneur<ref name="filed" /><ref name="CityClerk" />
==== Endorsements ==== {{Endorsements box | title = Traci Park | width = 50em | list = ;Labor unions *Los Angeles Police Protective League<ref name=latimes-council11>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-01/2026-california-election-los-angeles-city-council-district-11-voter-guide|title=Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 11 race: Traci Park vs. Faizah Malik|last=Goldberg|first=Noah|date=May 1, 2026|access-date=May 4, 2026|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> *United Firefighters of Los Angeles City<ref name=latimes-council11/> }} {{Endorsements box | title = Faizah Malik | width = 50em | list = ;U.S. senators *Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present) ''(Independent)''<ref name=bernie/> ;Local officials *Mike Bonin, former city councilmember from the 11th district (2013-2022)<ref name=latimes-district1/> ;Labor unions *Los Angeles County Federation of Labor<ref name="lacfl"/> *UNITE HERE Local 11<ref name=latimes-district1/> *United Auto Workers Region 6<ref name = UAW>{{cite web|url=https://www.uawregion6.org/california|title= California Endorsements |access-date=February 20, 2026|website=UAW Region 6}}</ref> ;Organizations *Los Angeles Democratic Socialists of America<ref name = dsa/> }} ==== Results ==== {{Election box begin no party no change | title= 2026 Los Angeles City Council District 5 election }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Traci Park (incumbent) |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Faizah Malik |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box total no party no change |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box end}}
=== District 13 === {{Infobox election | election_name = Los Angeles City Council District 13 election | flag_image = File:Flag of Los Angeles, California.svg | country = Los Angeles | type = presidential | ongoing = yes | election_date = June 2, 2026 <br> November 3, 2026 | previous_election = 2022 Los Angeles elections | previous_year = 2022 | next_election = 2030 Los Angeles election#City Council | next_year = 2030 | registered = | turnout = | votes_counted = | 1blank = First round | 2blank = Runoff | image1 = Hugo Soto-Martinez, 2024 (3x4 cropped).jpg | color1 = c0c0c0 | candidate1 = Hugo Soto-Martinez | 1data1 = | 2data1 = | image2 = 3x4.svg | color2 = c0c0c0 | candidate2 = Colter Carlisle | 1data2 = | 2data2 = | image4 = | color4 = c0c0c0 | candidate4 = Rich Sarian | 1data4 = | 2data4 = | image5 = | color5 = c0c0c0 | candidate5 = Dylan Kendall | 1data5 = | 2data5 = | title = Councilmember | before_election = Hugo Soto-Martinez | after_election = }} The 13th district is located northwest of Downtown in Central Los Angeles includes the neighborhoods of Hollywood, Silver Lake, Echo Park and Atwater Village. The incumbent is Hugo Soto-Martinez, who was first elected in 2022 after defeating incumbent Mitch O'Farrell. He has declared his intention to run for re-election, facing a challenge from Colter Carlisle, the vice president of the East Hollywood Neighborhood Council. Carlisle is also Soto-Martinez's upstairs neighbor in their East Hollywood apartment complex, which the ''Los Angeles Times'' noted as the first time "that a council member will face off against their upstairs neighbor."<ref name = neighbor>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-10-04/upstairs-neighbor-launches-bid-to-unseat-hugo-soto-martinez|title=Upstairs neighbor launches bid to unseat Hugo Soto-Martínez from the L.A. City Council|author1=Wick, Julia|author2=Zahniser, David|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref>
==== Candidates ==== ===== Declared ===== *Colter Carlisle, vice president of the East Hollywood Neighborhood Council<ref name = neighbor/> *Hugo Soto-Martinez, incumbent councilmember<ref name = neighbor/> *Rich Sarian, member of the Hollywood Police Activities League board<ref name = 4chal>{{cite web|url=https://www.theeastsiderla.com/news/government_and_politics/in-council-district-13-four-challengers-emerge-to-take-down-incumbent-hugo-soto-martinez/article_6781f941-942f-4f63-8618-6d3ad89cbf55.html|title= In Council District 13, four challengers emerge to take down incumbent Hugo Soto-Martinez |author=Regardie, Jon|date=December 8, 2025|website=The Eastsider LA}}</ref> *Dylan Kendall, former Hollywood Chamber of Commerce staffer<ref name = 4chal/>
===== Disqualified ===== *Sebastian Davis, community safety advocate<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Gregory Downer, district improvement advocate<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Kristen Suszek, creative director<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Gilbert Vitela Jr., military veteran<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" /> *Nikos Constant, attorney and member of the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council<ref name = 4chal/>
==== Endorsements ==== {{Endorsements box | title = Hugo Soto-Martinez | width = 50em | list = ;U.S. senators *Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present) ''(Independent)''<ref name=bernie/> ;Labor unions *Los Angeles County Federation of Labor<ref name="lacfl"/> *United Auto Workers Region 6<ref name = UAW>{{cite web|url=https://www.uawregion6.org/california|title= California Endorsements |access-date=February 20, 2026|website=UAW Region 6}}</ref> *United Teachers Los Angeles<ref name = utla/> ;Organizations *Los Angeles Democratic Socialists of America<ref name = dsa/> ;Political parties *Los Angeles County Democratic Party<ref name = LACDP/> *California Working Families Party<ref name = WFP/> }}
==== Results ==== {{Election box begin no party no change | title= 2026 Los Angeles City Council District 13 election }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Hugo Soto-Martinez (incumbent) |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Colter Carlisle |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Rich Sarian |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Dylan Kendall |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box total no party no change |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box end}}
=== District 15 === {{Infobox election | election_name = Los Angeles City Council District 15 election | flag_image = File:Flag of Los Angeles, California.svg | country = Los Angeles | type = presidential | ongoing = yes | election_date = June 2, 2026 <br> November 3, 2026 | previous_election = 2022 Los Angeles elections | previous_year = 2022 | next_election = 2030 Los Angeles election#City Council | next_year = 2030 | registered = | turnout = | votes_counted = | 1blank = First round | 2blank = Runoff | image1 = Tim McOsker portrait, 2023.jpg | color1 = c0c0c0 | candidate1 = Tim McOsker | 1data1 = | 2data1 = | image2 = 3x4.svg | color2 = c0c0c0 | candidate2 = Jordan Rivers | 1data2 = | 2data2 = | title = Councilmember | before_election = Tim McOsker | after_election = }} The 15th district is located in the Southern and Harbor Regions of Los Angeles, which includes the neighborhoods of Watts, Harbor Gateway, Harbor City, Wilmington, San Pedro, and the Port of Los Angeles. The incumbent is Tim McOsker, who was first elected in 2022 replacing Joe Buscaino. McOsker is running for re-election.<ref name = oppos>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-09-20/mcosker-soto-martinez-unopposed-la-city-hall|title=These two City Hall opposites have one thing in common. At least for now|date=September 20, 2025|website=Los Angeles Times|author1=Wick, Julia|author2=Zahniser, David}}</ref>
==== Candidates ==== ===== Declared ===== *Tim McOsker, incumbent councilmember<ref name = oppos/> *Jordan Rivers, community advocate<ref name = filed/>
===== Disqualified ===== *Philip Crouch Jr., homeless shelter director<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" />
==== Endorsements ==== {{Endorsements box | title = Tim McOsker | width = 50em | list = ;Labor unions *Los Angeles County Federation of Labor<ref name="lacfl"/> ;Political parties *Los Angeles County Democratic Party<ref name = LACDP/> }}
==== Results ==== {{Election box begin no party no change | title= 2026 Los Angeles City Council District 3 election }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Tim McOsker (incumbent) |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Jordan Rivers |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box total no party no change |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box end}}
== LAUSD Board of Education == === District 2 === {{Infobox election | election_name = LAUSD Board of Education District 2 election | flag_image = File:Flag of Los Angeles, California.svg | country = Los Angeles | type = presidential | ongoing = yes | election_date = June 2, 2026 <br> November 3, 2026 | previous_election = 2022 Los Angeles elections | previous_year = 2022 | next_election = 2030 Los Angeles election#LAUSD Board of Education | next_year = 2030 | registered = | turnout = | votes_counted = | 1blank = First round | 2blank = Runoff | image1 = Rocio Rivas, 2022.png | color1 = c0c0c0 | candidate1 = Rocío Rivas | 1data1 = | 2data1 = | image2 = 3x4.svg | color2 = c0c0c0 | candidate2 = Raquel Zamora | 1data2 = | 2data2 = | title = Board member | before_election = Rocío Rivas | after_election = }} LAUSD's 2nd district includes the neighborhoods of Glassell Park, Cypress Park, El Sereno, Lincoln Heights, Boyle Heights, Westlake, East Los Angeles, and Downtown Los Angeles. The incumbent is Rocío Rivas, who was first elected in 2022 defeating Maria Brenes. Rivas is running for re-election.<ref name = rivasend>{{cite web|url=https://2urbangirls.com/2025/09/dr-rocio-rivas-announces-wave-of-endorsements-backing-her-lausd-campaign/|title=Dr. Rocío Rivas Announces Wave of Endorsements Backing Her LAUSD Campaign|date=September 23, 2025|website=2UrbanGirls}}</ref> ==== Candidates ==== ===== Declared ===== *Rocío Rivas, incumbent board member<ref name = rivasend/> *Raquel Zamora, public school teacher<ref name = filed/>
===== Disqualified ===== *Joseph Quintana, executive and education advocate<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk">{{Cite web|title=Nominating Petition Filing Status |publisher=Los Angeles City Clerk |language=en-US |date=March 4, 2026 |url=https://cityclerk.lacity.org/election/2026_Nominating_Petition_Filing_Status.pdf |url-status=live |access-date=March 4, 2026}}</ref>
==== Endorsements ==== {{Endorsements box | title = Rocío Rivas | width = 50em | list = ;Labor unions *Los Angeles County Federation of Labor<ref name="lacfl"/> *United Teachers Los Angeles<ref name = utla/> ;Organizations *Los Angeles Democratic Socialists of America<ref name = dsa/> ;Political parties *California Working Families Party<ref name = WFP/> }}
==== Results ==== {{Election box begin no party no change | title= 2026 LAUSD Board of Education District 2 election }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Rocío Rivas (incumbent) |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Raquel Zamora |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box total no party no change |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box end}}
=== District 4 === {{Infobox election | election_name = LAUSD Board of Education District 4 election | flag_image = File:Flag of Los Angeles, California.svg | country = Los Angeles | type = presidential | ongoing = yes | election_date = June 2, 2026 <br> November 3, 2026 | previous_election = 2022 Los Angeles elections | previous_year = 2022 | next_election = 2030 Los Angeles election#LAUSD Board of Education | next_year = 2030 | registered = | turnout = | votes_counted = | 1blank = First round | 2blank = Runoff | image1 = Nick Melvoin, 2025 (cropped).jpg | color1 = c0c0c0 | candidate1 = Nick Melvoin | 1data1 = | 2data1 = | image2 = 3x4.svg | color2 = c0c0c0 | candidate2 = Ankur Patel | 1data2 = | 2data2 = | title = Board member | before_election = Nick Melvoin | after_election = }} LAUSD's 4th district encompasses the neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Westwood, Venice, Mar Vista, Playa Vista, Westchester, Palms, Century City, Pico-Robertson, and the Fairfax District, as well as the cities of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The incumbent is Nick Melvoin, who was first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2022. Melvoin is running for re-election.<ref name = filed/>
==== Candidates ==== ===== Declared ===== *Nick Melvoin, incumbent board member<ref name = filed/> *Ankur Patel, teacher and outreach director<ref name = filed/>
===== Disqualified ===== *Benjamin-Shalom Rodriguez, artist and professor<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" />
==== Endorsements ==== {{Endorsements box | title = Nick Melvoin | width = 50em | list = ;Labor unions *California School Employees Association Los Angeles 500<ref name=latimes-sb4>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-01/2026-california-election-los-angeles-lausd-district-4-voter-guide|title= Your guide to the L.A. Unified Board of Education District 4 race: Nick Melvoin vs. Ankur Patel|last=Blume|first=Howard|date=May 1, 2026|access-date=May 4, 2026|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> * LA/OC Building and Construction Trades Council<ref name=latimes-sb4/> * Teamsters Local 572<ref name=latimes-sb4/> ;Newspapers *''Los Angeles Daily News''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Endorsement: Re-elect Nick Melvoin to the LAUSD Board of Education |work=Los Angeles Daily News |language=en-US |date=April 15, 2026 |url=https://www.dailynews.com/2026/04/15/endorsement-re-elect-nick-melvoin-to-the-lausd-board-of-education/ |access-date=April 21, 2026}}</ref> }}
==== Results ==== {{Election box begin no party no change | title= 2026 LAUSD Board of Education District 4 election }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Nick Melvoin |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Ankur Patel |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box total no party no change |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box end}}
=== District 6 === {{Infobox election | election_name = LAUSD Board of Education District 6 election | flag_image = File:Flag of Los Angeles, California.svg | country = Los Angeles | type = presidential | ongoing = yes | election_date = June 2, 2026 <br> November 3, 2026 | previous_election = 2022 Los Angeles elections | previous_year = 2022 | next_election = 2030 Los Angeles election#LAUSD Board of Education | next_year = 2030 | registered = | turnout = | votes_counted = | 1blank = First round | 2blank = Runoff | image1 = Kelly Gonez, 2023 (cropped).jpg | color1 = c0c0c0 | candidate1 = Kelly Gonez | 1data1 = | title = Board member | before_election = Kelly Gonez | after_election = }} LAUSD's 6th district includes Sylmar, San Fernando, Pacoima, Arleta, Sun Valley, Sunland-Tujunga, Panorama City, North Hills, Van Nuys, and North Hollywood. The incumbent is Kelly Gonez, who was first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2022. Kelly is running for re-election.<ref name = filed/>
==== Candidates ==== ===== Declared ===== *Kelly Gonez, incumbent board member<ref name = filed/>
===== Disqualified ===== *John Perron, retired aerospace engineer<ref name = filed/><ref name="CityClerk" />
==== Endorsements ==== {{Endorsements box | title = Kelly Gonez | width = 50em | list = ;Labor unions *Los Angeles County Federation of Labor<ref name="lacfl"/> ;Political parties *Los Angeles County Democratic Party<ref name = LACDP/> *California Working Families Party<ref name = WFP/> }}
==== Results ==== {{Election box begin no party no change | title= 2026 LAUSD Board of Education District 6 election }} {{Election box candidate no party no change |candidate =Kelly Gonez |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box total no party no change |votes = |percentage = }} {{Election box end}}
== See also == *2026 Los Angeles County elections
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