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2026
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LA County Sheriff
The 2026 race is a high-profile showdown. Here's where the top declared candidates currently stand on the issues.
Robert Luna
- CrimeUsing a data-driven approach to reduce violent and property crimes.
- ReformCracking down on deputy gangs via the new Office of Constitutional Policing.
- HomelessnessPartnering with county/state leaders and expanding the HOST program.
Alex Villanueva
- CrimeEnding the "new normal" of street takeovers and organized retail theft.
- ForceRebuilding staffing levels to actively fight and prevent crime.
- HomelessnessResuming a hardline approach to clearing public encampments.
Oscar Martinez
- SupportEmpowering rank-and-file deputies and shielding them from political scrutiny.
- LeadershipPromising to "lead from the front" while criticizing current top brass.
- ModernizationUpdating the department from within while demanding fiscal responsibility.
Election 2026: Key Races
Beyond the Governor's race, California is hosting high-stakes battles for statewide executive offices and highly competitive U.S. House swing districts that will determine control of Congress.
Lieutenant Governor
Open Seat (Eleni Kounalakis Term-Limited)
- Top DemocratsState Treasurer Fiona Ma, former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, and Sausalito's Janelle Kellman.
- Top RepublicansState Senator Brian Jones and entrepreneur David Fennell.
- The StakesA crowded "jungle primary" where Democrats are heavily favored, but a fractured liberal vote could cause an upset.
Attorney General
Incumbent Defender
- Rob Bonta (D)The incumbent Attorney General running for re-election on a platform of progressive justice and consumer protection.
- Michael Gates (R)Former Huntington Beach City Attorney, running as a tough-on-crime conservative challenger and frequent Newsom critic.
- The DynamicA classic CA partisan clash, testing whether voter frustration over retail theft and crime can make the state's top cop vulnerable.
Battle for Congress
U.S. House Swing Districts
- CA-22 (Central Valley)Pure Toss-Up. Rep. David Valadao (R) defends against progressive Randy Villegas and moderate Jasmeet Bains.
- CA-41 (Inland Empire)A massive DCCC target. Rep. Ken Calvert (R) faces a heavily funded Democratic push to flip the district.
- CA-27 (LA Suburbs)Rep. George Whitesides (D) defends his seat for the first time after successfully flipping it blue in 2024.
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