2024 Los Angeles elections
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The 2024 Los Angeles elections were held on March 5, 2024. Voters will elect candidates in a nonpartisan primary, with runoff elections scheduled for November 5. Seven of the fifteen seats in the City Council will be up for election.
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Municipal elections in California are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.
City council
District 2
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The 2nd district is located in the San Fernando Valley, including North Hollywood, Studio City, Sun Valley, Valley Glen, Van Nuys, and Toluca Lake. The incumbent was council president Paul Krekorian, who was first elected in 2009 after the resignation of Wendy Greuel. He was term-limited and could not seek re-election to office.[1] Former assemblymember Adrin Nazarian and neighborhood councilor Jillian Burgos advanced to the runoff, where Nazarian won against Burgos.[2]
Candidates
Declared
- Rudy Melendez, laborer and artist[3]
- Jillian Burgos, North Hollywood neighborhood councilor[4]
- Adrin Nazarian, former California state assemblyman[5]
- Jon-Paul Bird, mental health professional[3]
- Manuel Gonez, TreePeople policy director and husband of Los Angeles Board of Education member Kelly Gonez[3]
- Sam Kbushyan, member of the Respiratory Care Board of California[3]
- Marine Ghandilyan, lawyer[3]
Withdrew
- Willie Fort[6]
Endorsements
Local politicians
- Kenneth Mejia, 20th Los Angeles City Controller[1]
- Konstantine Anthony, Burbank city councilor[1]
Labor unions
Organizations
- Los Angeles Democratic Socialists of America[8]
- Our Revolution - Feel the Bern Los Angeles[9]
State senators
- Richard Polanco, former state senator for the 22nd district[1]
Local politicians
- Ed Reyes, former Los Angeles city councilor for the 1st district[10]
U.S. Representatives
- Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative for the 30th district[1]
Local officials
- Karen Bass, 43rd mayor of Los Angeles[11]
- Robert Luna, 34th Sheriff of Los Angeles County[1]
- Paul Krekorian, incumbent councilor for this district[1]
- Bob Blumenfield, city councilor for the 3rd district[1]
- Tim McOsker, city councilor for the 15th district[1]
Organizations
- Armenian National Committee of America–Western Region[11]
Newspapers
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Adrin Nazarian | 14,033 | 37.18 | |
| Jillian Burgos | 8,430 | 22.34 | |
| Sam Kbushyan | 5,561 | 14.74 | |
| Manuel Gonez | 4,613 | 12.22 | |
| Jon-Paul Bird | 2,685 | 7.11 | |
| Rudy Melendez | 1,406 | 3.73 | |
| Marin Ghandilyan | 1,012 | 2.68 | |
| Total votes | 37,740 | 100.00 | |
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| Adrin Nazarian | 44,538 | 53.84 | |
| Jillian Burgos | 38,185 | 46.16 | |
| Total votes | 82,723 | 100.00 | |
District 4
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The 4th district includes all or parts of Encino, Studio City, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Silver Lake, Los Feliz and Hollywood Hills. The incumbent was Nithya Raman, who was first elected with 52.9% of the vote in 2020. Raman sought re-election to a second term in office.[13] The district was drastically changed from the previous election due to the 2021 redistricting, with 40% of the district's population being allocated to other districts.[14][15] Initial results showed that Raman and her challenger, Ethan Weaver, were set for a runoff since neither had secured a majority of votes. With subsequent returns, however, Raman crossed the 50% threshold and won reelection outright.[16]
Candidates
Declared
- Levon Baronian, Sherman Oaks neighborhood councilor and engineer[13]
- Nithya Raman, incumbent councilor[13]
- Ethan Weaver, neighborhood prosecutor in the Los Angeles City Attorney's office[17]
Endorsements
U.S. Representatives
- Brad Sherman, U.S. Representative for California's 32nd district[13]
Mayors
Local politicians
- Bob Blumenfield, Los Angeles city councilor for the 3rd district[13]
- Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Los Angeles city councilor for the 8th district[13]
- Eunisses Hernandez, Los Angeles city councilor for the 1st district[13]
- Hugo Soto-Martinez, Los Angeles city councilor for the 13th district[13]
Individuals
- Tina Fey, actress and comedian[18]
- Scarlett Johansson, actress[18]
- Colin Jost, actor and comedian[18]
- Nick Kroll, actor and comedian[18]
- Bob Odenkirk, actor and writer[18]
Labor unions
Organizations
- Los Angeles Democratic Socialists of America[20]
- California Working Families Party[21]
Newspapers
Local officials
- Mitch O'Farrell, former Los Angeles city councilor[4]
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nithya Raman (incumbent) | 32,562 | 50.67 | |
| Ethan Weaver | 24,799 | 38.59 | |
| Levon Baronian | 6,899 | 10.74 | |
| Total votes | 64,260 | 100.00 | |
District 6
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The 6th district is in the central and eastern San Fernando Valley, including Arleta, Lake Balboa, North Hollywood, North Hills, Panorama City, Van Nuys and Sun Valley.[23] The incumbent was Imelda Padilla, who was elected in 2023 after the resignation of Nury Martinez after the 2022 Los Angeles City Council scandal. Padilla ran for re-election to a full term in office, which she won in a landslide.[24][2]
Declared
- Imelda Padilla, incumbent councilor[3]
- Ely De La Cruz Ayao, real estate broker[3]
- Carmenlina Minasova, respiratory care practitioner[3]
Endorsements
Newspapers
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Imelda Padilla (incumbent) | 16,476 | 78.35 | |
| Ely De La Cruz Ayao | 2,485 | 11.82 | |
| Carmenlina Minasova | 2,067 | 9.83 | |
| Total votes | 21,028 | 100.00 | |
District 8
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The 8th district encompasses a large area of South Los Angeles, including West Adams, Hyde Park, Vermont Vista, Baldwin Hills and Adams-Normandie. The incumbent was Marqueece Harris-Dawson, who was re-elected unopposed in 2020. Harris-Dawson was first elected in 2015 and ran for re-election to a third term in office, to which he was re-elected in a landslide.[27][2]
Candidates
Declared
- Marqueece Harris-Dawson, incumbent councilor[17]
- Jahan Epps, business owner and real estate broker[27]
- Cliff Smith, roofer and union community organizer[27]
Endorsements
U.S. Representatives
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove, U.S. Representative for California's 37th district[27]
Assemblymembers
County supervisors
Mayors
Organizations
Newspapers
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Marqueece Harris-Dawson (incumbent) | 19,569 | 78.40 | |
| Cliff Smith | 3,617 | 14.49 | |
| Jahan Epps | 1,771 | 7.10 | |
| Total votes | 24,957 | 100.00 | |
District 10
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The 10th district encompasses Mid-City, Little Ethiopia, Leimert Park, La Cienega Heights, Baldwin Hills, Jefferson Park, Koreatown and Little Bangladesh. The incumbent was Heather Hutt, who was appointed to the seat in 2022 after the suspension of Mark Ridley-Thomas. Hutt is running for election to a full term in office.[29] Hutt and attorney Grace Yoo advanced to the runoff.[2]
Candidates
Declared
- Eddie Anderson, community organizer and progressive pastor[29]
- Heather Hutt, appointed councilor[17]
- Reggie Jones-Sawyer, California state assemblyman[30]
- Aura Vasquez, former Los Angeles Department of Water and Power commissioner and candidate for this district in 2020[31]
- Grace Yoo, attorney and runner-up for this district in 2020[32]
Declined
Endorsements
State-level officials
U.S. Representatives
- Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative for the 30th district[29]
State legislators
U.S. Representatives
- Howard Berman, former U.S. Representative[29]
Local politicians
- Laura Chick, 17th Los Angeles City Controller[29]
- Jackie Goldberg, member of the LAUSD Board of Education[29]
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Heather Hutt (incumbent) | 13,499 | 37.78 | |
| Grace Yoo | 8,257 | 23.11 | |
| Eddie Anderson | 6,846 | 19.16 | |
| Aura Vasquez | 5,006 | 14.01 | |
| Reggie Jones-Sawyer | 2,119 | 5.93 | |
| Total votes | 35,727 | 100.00 | |
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| Heather Hutt (incumbent) | 50,895 | 62.81 | |
| Grace Yoo | 30,133 | 37.19 | |
| Total votes | 81,028 | 100.00 | |
District 12
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The 12th district encompasses San Fernando Valley, including Northridge, Chatsworth, Granada Hills, West Hills, Porter Ranch, Sherwood Forest, North Hills and Reseda.[35] The incumbent was John Lee, who was re-elected with 50.6% of the vote in 2020. Lee ran for re-election to a third term in office, which he won in the election against Serena Oberstein.[36][2]
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Newspapers
Newspapers
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| John Lee (incumbent) | 33,574 | 62.30 | |
| Serena Oberstein | 20,314 | 37.70 | |
| Total votes | 53,888 | 100.00 | |
District 14
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The 14th district is situated in Downtown Los Angeles, including Skid Row, Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights, Eagle Rock, El Sereno and Hermon. The incumbent was Kevin de León, who was first elected with 52.6% of the vote in 2020. de León is running for re-election to a second term in office after refusing to step down despite his involvement in the 2022 Los Angeles City Council scandal.[39] Tenants rights attorney Ysabel Jurado defeated Assemblymembers Wendy Carrillo and Miguel Santiago to advance to the runoff, placing ahead of de León in the primary.[40]
Candidates
Declared
- Wendy Carrillo, California state assemblywoman for the 52nd district[41]
- Nadine Diaz, geriatric social worker[39]
- Kevin de León, incumbent councilor[42]
- Genny Guerrero, entrepreneur[39]
- Teresa Hillery, L.A. County Bar Association leader[39]
- Ysabel Jurado, tenants rights attorney[39]
- Miguel Santiago, California state assemblyman for the 54th district[43]
- Eduardo "Lalo" Vargas, teacher[31]
Endorsements
Endorsements indicated in bold were made after the primary.
State-level officials
State assemblymembers
- Anthony Rendon, state assemblymember and 70th Speaker of the California State Assembly[10]
Mayors
Local politicians
- Eunisses Hernandez, Los Angeles city councilor for the 1st district[10]
- Jackie Goldberg, LAUSD Board of Education member for the 5th district[39]
Newspapers and print media
State assemblymembers
- Robert Rivas, state assemblymember and 71st Speaker of the California State Assembly[10]
Organizations
Newspapers
Political parties
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Ysabel Jurado | 8,618 | 24.52 | |
| Kevin de León (incumbent) | 8,220 | 23.39 | |
| Miguel Santiago | 7,470 | 21.25 | |
| Wendy Carrillo | 5,321 | 15.14 | |
| Eduardo "Lalo" Vargas | 1,638 | 4.66 | |
| Teresa Hillery | 1,519 | 4.32 | |
| Genny Guerrero | 1,457 | 4.15 | |
| Nadine Diaz | 904 | 2.57 | |
| Total votes | 35,149 | 100.00 | |
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| Ysabel Jurado | 46,007 | 57.17 | |
| Kevin de León (incumbent) | 34,472 | 42.83 | |
| Total votes | 80,479 | 100.00 | |
LAUSD Board of Education
District 1
The 1st district encompass an area that spans from Koreatown to Mid City, with sections in Westside Los Angeles and South Los Angeles by Baldwin Hills. The incumbent is George J. McKenna III, who was first elected in 2014 in a special election. In July 2023, McKenna announced that he would not be running for re-election.[48]
Candidates
Declared
- Kahllid A. Al-Alim, janitorial worker[48]
- John Aaron Brasfield, security staff member[48]
- DeWayne Davis, education consultant and adjunct professor[48]
- Christian Flagg, director of planning for Community Coalition[48]
- Sherlett Hendy Newbill, aide to George McKenna[48]
- Rina Tambor[48]
- Didi L. Watts, aide to board member Tanya Ortiz Franklin[48]
Endorsements
Labor unions
Newspapers
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Sherlett Hendy Newbill | 20,926 | 25.73 | |
| Kahllid A. Al-Alim | 16,382 | 20.14 | |
| Didi L. Watts | 14,430 | 17.74 | |
| DeWayne Davis | 13,263 | 16.31 | |
| Christian Flagg | 6,601 | 8.12 | |
| Rina Tambor | 6,458 | 7.94 | |
| John Aaron Brasfield | 3,263 | 4.01 | |
| Total votes | 81,320 | 100.00 | |
| General election | |||
| Sherlett Hendy Newbill | 129,841 | 71.07 | |
| Kahllid A. Al-Alim | 52,855 | 28.93 | |
| Total votes | 182,696 | 100.00 | |
District 3
The 3rd district is in the San Fernando Valley, including North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, and Van Nuys. The incumbent is Scott Schmerelson, who was first elected in 2014. Schmerelson is running for a third term.[51]
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Scott Schmerelson (incumbent) | 50,669 | 44.55 | |
| Dan Chang | 33,004 | 29.02 | |
| Raquel Villalta | 13,632 | 11.99 | |
| Elizabeth Badger | 9,287 | 8.17 | |
| Andreas Farmakalidis | 7,131 | 6.27 | |
| Total votes | 113,723 | 100.00 | |
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| Scott Schmerelson (incumbent) | 124,331 | 51.63 | |
| Dan Chang | 116,478 | 48.37 | |
| Total votes | 240,809 | 100.00 | |
District 5
The 5th district encompasses an area in Northeast Los Angeles, including Eagle Rock, Glassell Park and Echo Park. It also includes the cities of Huntington Park, Maywood and South Gate. The incumbent is Jackie Goldberg, who was first elected in 2019 after the resignation of Ref Rodriguez. In August 2023, she announced that she would not be running for re-election.[55]
Candidates
Declared
- Fidencio Gallardo, aide to Jackie Goldberg and adjunct professor[55]
- Victorio R. Gutierrez, retired principal[55]
- Karla Griego, community schools coordinator[55]
- Graciela Ortiz, Huntington Park city councilor[55]
Endorsements
Newspapers
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Karla Griego | 24,065 | 36.72 | |
| Graciela Ortiz | 18,845 | 28.75 | |
| Fidencio Gallardo | 16,095 | 24.57 | |
| Victorio R. Gutierrez | 6,524 | 9.96 | |
| Total votes | 65,528 | 100.00 | |
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| Karla Griego | 99,930 | 61.04 | |
| Graciela Ortiz | 63,779 | 38.96 | |
| Total votes | 163,709 | 100.00 | |
District 7
The 7th district encompasses South Los Angeles, including Gardena, Carson, San Pedro and Wilmington. The incumbent is Tanya Ortiz Franklin, who was first elected in 2020. Ortiz Franklin is running for a second term.[58]
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Newspapers
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Tanya Ortiz Franklin (incumbent) | 34,380 | 55.91 | |
| Lydia A. Gutiérrez | 27,112 | 44.09 | |
| Total votes | 61,492 | 100.00 | |
Ballot measures
Measure HLA
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Healthy Streets LA, on the ballot as Measure HLA, mandates the city to implement its 2015 mobility plan – including pedestrian- and cyclist-oriented improvements to many major streets in the city – whenever the City undertakes "any paving project or other modification of at least one-eighth (1/8) of a mile", applying to both public streets and sidewalks.[60][61] A report released by Chief Administrative Officer Matt Szabo in February 2024 indicated that the ballot measure would cost $3.1 billion to implement, which HLA supporters called a politicized move.[62] The ballot measure passed by a wide margin.[63]
Endorsements
Local politicians
- Eunisses Hernandez, Los Angeles city councilor for the 1st district[62]
- Nithya Raman, Los Angeles city councilor for the 4th district[64]
- Katy Yaroslavsky, Los Angeles city councilor for the 5th district[64]
- Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Los Angeles city councilor for the 8th district[64]
- Heather Hutt, Los Angeles city councilor for the 10th district[64]
- Hugo Soto-Martinez, Los Angeles city councilor for the 13th district[62]
Organizations
- Sierra Club[60]
- Streets for All[65]
Newspapers and other media
Newspapers and other media
Aftermath
The mandate took effect in April 2024.[68] A lawsuit was filed a year later, alleging that in the summer of 2024 the city repaved a section of Vermont Avenue without installing bicycle lanes.[69]
The city council and mayor approved an ordinance in the summer of 2025 to expand upon the text of the measure; among other things, the ordinance required any constituent who seeks relief under Measure HLA to first submit to an internal appeal process with the city before being able to file any litigation.[70]
The city's Department of Public Works abruptly stopped resurfacing streets in July 2025, having previously resurfaced hundreds of miles of streets every year.[71] Instead, the Department shifted to "large asphalt repair", a term apparently of its own coinage, which the Department claims is distinct from resurfacing and therefore does not trigger street improvements required either by Measure HLA or the Americans with Disabilities Act.[71]
In late 2025, the Department began to hear internal appeals and rejected most of them.[72]