After a resounding defeat in his bid for reelection in 2022 former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva officially announced Tuesday he is running to regain his job in the November 2026 election.
Villanueva served as L.A. County sheriff from 2018 until 2022, when he lost to Robert Luna, who already declared he’s running for reelection.
Villanueva often clashed with Lo Angeles County supervisors when he was sheriff.
In a statement declaring his candidacy, he said he wants to take politics out of public safety.
“He claims this campaign is about building a safer, stronger future,” the statement said. “I’ve walked this path before, and I’m returning with broader experience, more clarity, and a deeper commitment to the people who deserve better.”