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MayorCANovember 3, 2026
Los Angeles Mayor
The top leader of your city or town. In charge of things like police, fire trucks, and trash pickup.
42days
·19hours
until Election DaySecond-largest city in the US. Los Angeles holds its next regular mayoral election in 2026.
Party Breakdown
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Candidates4
This candidate list is unconfirmed and may be incomplete. It has not been checked against state filing records, so challengers may be missing.
Mayor of Los Angeles · CA
Incumbent mayor of Los Angeles since December 2022. Former U.S. Representative (CA-37) from 2011-2022 and Speaker of the California State Assembly. Community organizer who founded Community Coalition in South LA. Focused on homelessness crisis and public safety.
22 issues·95% aligned
Kenneth MejiaRunning
Current LA City Controller elected in 2022. Certified public accountant and progressive activist. Known for viral social media posts mapping city data. Potential challenger focused on fiscal transparency and housing affordability.
Rick CarusoRunning
Billionaire real estate developer and founder of Caruso Affiliated. Spent over $100 million on his 2022 mayoral campaign, losing to Bass. Former president of the LA Police Commission and DWP Board. Focused on reducing crime, cleaning up streets, and business-friendly governance.
Spencer PrattRunning
Reality TV personality known for "The Hills" and "The Hills: New Beginnings." Announced 2026 mayoral run after losing his Pacific Palisades home in the January 2025 LA wildfires. Running on a platform of fire preparedness, government accountability, and disaster response reform.