🏛️ Politicians

KB

Karen Bass

Incumbent

Democrat

…

Incumbent Mayor running for reelection. First woman and second African American to serve as LA Mayor. Former U.S. Representative and CA Assembly Speaker. Karen Bass is the Mayor of Los Angeles in California. She assumed office on December 12, 2022. Her current term ends in 2026.

AC

Adam Carmichael

Challenger

Nonpartisan

…

Software systems architect.

AM

Adam Miller

Challenger

Nonpartisan

…

Nonprofit executive and entrepreneur. Co-founder of Cornerstone OnDemand. Entered race Feb 4, 2026.

LA City Council member (District 2, 2024–present). Former California State Assemblymember (2012–2022). Armenian-American progressive focused on tenant protections, affordable housing, and transit expansion.

Science education advocate running for Los Angeles Mayor.

Artist running as a mayoral challenger in Los Angeles 2026 election.

AAS

Andrej A. Selivra

Challenger

Nonpartisan

…

Enterprise technical architect.

AKK

Andrew K. Kim

Challenger

Nonpartisan

…

Attorney-at-law.

AA

Asaad Alnajjar

Challenger

Nonpartisan

…

Porter Ranch neighborhood councilor and civil engineer with 35+ years working for the city. Ran for CD12 in 2020.

Artist and health educator running for Los Angeles mayor.

CM

Carmenlina Minasova

Challenger

Nonpartisan

…

Human rights activist.

Healer and community organizer running for LA Mayor. Also known as Iyapo Moyende Ngina. Founded Release Heart Center and involved in revolutionary community work.

Housing developer running for Los Angeles Mayor.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate and chief executive officer who has campaigned for ballot signatures.

ERC

Eoin Richard Connolly

Challenger

Nonpartisan

…

Journalist.

Entrepreneur and mayoral candidate running for Mayor of Los Angeles. Also involved in social video production and community engagement.

Writer running as a mayoral challenger in Los Angeles.

FN

Fabian Nunez

Challenger

Democratic

…

Former Speaker of the California State Assembly (2004-2008). Represented AD-46 (2002-2008). Entered 2026 LA mayoral race.

FVF

Franziska von Fischer

withdrawn

Nonpartisan

…

Real estate investor.

Administrative manager and activist.

Councilwoman for Los Angeles City Council District 10. Lifelong Democratic activist and public servant, born and raised in Leimert Park. Former California State Director for U.S. Senate.

JMF

Jeanne Moller Fontana

withdrawn

Nonpartisan

…

Mental health activist.

Businessman running for Mayor of Los Angeles.

Neighborhood council boardmember.

Gardener, advocate, and naturalist.

Political scientist.

Compost industry professional.

Transportation coordinator.

Union railroad worker and member of SMART/TD union. Member of Socialist Workers Party. Candidate for LA Mayor in 2026.

Council President of Los Angeles City Council representing District 8. Over two decades of community activism and public service. Chairs the City's Planning Land Use and Management Committee.

Civic leader and policy advocate from Pacific Palisades. Founder of Palisades Recovery Coalition and CEO of Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce. Former LA City Commissioner on Status of Women.

32-year-old painting contractor raised in Culver City, California. Candidate for Los Angeles Mayor in 2026.

Streamer and behavioral interventionist running for LA Mayor in 2026. Campaign focuses on reducing traffic and crime.

Socialist, writer, and US Air Force Academy veteran running for Mayor of Los Angeles. Advocate for working-class issues and union support.

NR

Nithya Raman

Challenger

Democratic

…

LA City Councilmember for District 4 since 2020. Urban planner, Harvard and MIT graduate, immigrant, and mother of twins championing housing and transit solutions.

RH

Rae Huang

Challenger

Democratic Socialist

…

Housing rights advocate and community organizer. Progressive candidate backed by DSA. Platform includes housing for all, free buses, worker protections. Huang, 43, is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. She says her campaign will prioritize transitioning Los Angeles to renewable energy, providing fast and free transit, supporting small businesses, and improving public safety through expanded mental health services.

Entrepreneur and financial professional running for Los Angeles Mayor. Principal of Box Ad Media with business experience in the Los Angeles area.

SP

Spencer Pratt

Challenger

Republican

…

Reality TV personality whose home burned in 2025 wildfires. Announced candidacy January 2026.

Sales representative.

Mental health professional running as challenger for LA Mayor.

Entrepreneur, artist, and candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles. Built career on creativity, grit, and community engagement.

Community organizer and LA mayoral candidate nominated as Activist of the Year by Los Angeles Blade.

Musician and nurse running as nonpartisan challenger in 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race with campaign slogan 'wali 4 mayor and the city of LA - a vision, a movement, a beginning'

HFS

Hydee Feldstein Soto

Incumbent

Democratic

…

Incumbent City Attorney elected in 2022.

AA

Aida Ashouri

Challenger

Democratic

…

Plaintiff's attorney, former housing rights attorney and deputy city attorney.

LA County prosecutor and Bureau Director of Specialized Operations. UCLA Law graduate (1997). Managing Attorney at East LA Courthouse with focus on criminal justice reform.

MR

Marissa Roy

Challenger

Democratic

…

Deputy California Attorney General. Progressive challenger.

KM

Kenneth Mejia

Incumbent

Democratic

…

Incumbent City Controller. First Asian American and first Filipino American elected to citywide office in LA.

Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Hackman Capital Partners overseeing Television City Studios and Radford Studio Center. Running for LA City Controller challenging incumbent Kenneth Mejia.

EH

Eunisses Hernandez

Incumbent

Democratic

…

Eunisses Hernandez represents Council District 1, covering neighborhoods including Highland Park, Lincoln Heights, and Chinatown. She is the first formerly incarcerated woman elected to the Los Angeles City Council.

Small businessman and tax preparer with 45+ years in Northeast Los Angeles. Running for LA City Council District 1.

Businessman running for Los Angeles City Council District 1. Devoted husband of 32 years. Focused on creating partnerships between state and local government.

MLC

Maria Lou Calanche

Challenger

Democratic

…

Founder of youth nonprofit Legacy LA. LAPD Commissioner.

NG

Nelson Grande

Challenger

Democratic

…

Actor and former president of Avenida Entertainment Group.

RC

Raul Claros

Challenger

Democratic

…

Founder of CD1 Coalition and former city commissioner.

Community activist running for L.A. City Council District 1. Works as a Residential Connectivity Specialist. Qualified candidate in 2026 primary election.

SR

Sylvia Robledo

Challenger

Democratic

…

Former field deputy of Councilmember Gil Cedillo.

TP

Traci Park

Incumbent

Democratic

…

Traci Park represents Council District 11, covering Venice, Mar Vista, and Pacific Palisades. Former prosecutor.

FM

Faizah Malik

Challenger

Democratic

…

Civil rights attorney challenging incumbent Traci Park.

Entrepreneur and Pacific Palisades resident running for LA City Council District 11. Co-founded Heard Well music label; lost home in 2025 Palisades fire, motivating campaign focused on City Hall accountability.

HS

Hugo Soto-Martinez

Incumbent

Democratic

…

Hugo Soto-Martinez represents Council District 13, covering Hollywood and Echo Park. Former labor organizer.

CC

Colter Carlisle

Challenger

Unknown

…

VP of East Hollywood Neighborhood Council. Notably, is Hugo Soto-Martinez's upstairs neighbor.

Entrepreneur and community builder running for Los Angeles City Council District 13. Focused on neighborhoods, small business, jobs, housing, and safe walkable streets.

Community safety advocate running for Los Angeles City Council District 13.

District improvement advocate.

Hollywood resident and community volunteer running for LA City Council District 13. Focused on making City Hall work better for renters and small businesses.

Urban community planner and vice president of strategic initiatives for the Social District. Candidate for LA City Council District 13 in 2026, focused on community issues including trash management and neighborhood prosperity.

Community safety advocate running as a challenger for Los Angeles City Council District 13.

TM

Tim McOsker

Incumbent

Democratic

…

Tim McOsker represents Council District 15, covering San Pedro and Wilmington. Former Chief of Staff to Mayor Hahn.

Jordan Rivers, 22, is a community organizer running as the challenger to incumbent Tim McOsker for Los Angeles City Council District 15 in the June 2 primary election.

Phillip L. Crouch Jr. is running for LA City Council District 15. He prioritizes affordable housing, safer streets, and immigration enforcement issues.

BWG

Barri Worth Girvan

Challenger

Democratic

…

Director of Community Affairs for County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath.

Media executive who filed for Los Angeles City Council District 3 seat in 2026.

JR

Jon Rawlings

Challenger

Unknown

…

Vice President of Centra Companies.

Small business owner running for Los Angeles City Council District 1 in 2026.

TG

Tim Gaspar

Challenger

Democratic

…

Small business owner. Announced candidacy December 2024.

KY

Katy Yaroslavsky

Incumbent

Democratic

…

Katy Yaroslavsky represents Council District 5, covering the Westside including Bel Air, Westwood, and Encino.

Entrepreneur and philanthropist; co-founder of AAA Diamond and Jewelry; founder of Nazarians.org nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities.

Publicist running as challenger for Los Angeles City Council District 5 in 2026 municipal election.

EH

Eddie Ha

Challenger

Unknown

…

Real estate agent challenging incumbent Katy Yaroslavsky.

Tenants' Rights Attorney and former Mid-City West Neighborhood Councilmember running for LA City Council District 5. Focuses on housing crisis and zoning reform to address displacement and homelessness.

Challenger for Los Angeles City Council District 5, running against incumbent Katy Yaroslavsky. Focuses on putting constituents first.

City employee running as challenger for Los Angeles City Council District 5 in the 2026 election.

MR

Monica Rodriguez

Incumbent

Democratic

…

Monica Rodriguez represents Council District 7, covering the Northeast San Fernando Valley. A former LAPD officer.

Business owner running for Los Angeles City Council District 7 in 2026.

Worker Advocate running for LA City Council District 7. Community organizer focused on social justice and liberation movements.

ME

Michael Ebenkamp

Challenger

Unknown

…

Former president of North Hills Neighborhood Council.

Regional Recruiting Manager running for Los Angeles City Council District 7. Campaign focused on ending division and community safety.

Candidate for LA City Council District 9. Neighborhood Council President with M.A.Ed. degree, focused on South Central Los Angeles.

Civil rights attorney and community organizer from South Central Los Angeles. Native of District 9 dedicated to advancing justice, equity, and opportunity.

Elmer Roldan is a community organizer running for Los Angeles City Council District 9. He has spent decades organizing in the district and advocates for South Los Angeles residents to have opportunities to thrive.

College student running as a challenger for Los Angeles City Council District 9 in 2026.

EM

Estuardo Mazariegos

Challenger

Democratic

…

Community organizer. DSA-endorsed candidate.

Social worker running as a challenger for Los Angeles City Council District 9 in 2026.

Educator and therapist running as a challenger for Los Angeles City Council District 9.

South Central LA native and social entrepreneur. Founder of The Big House, a community organization providing gifts and social impact programs to children in South LA for 19 years.

JU

Jose Ugarte

Challenger

Democratic

…

Chief of Staff to Curren Price. Endorsed by Price as successor.

Community activist, educator, and therapist running for Los Angeles City Council District 9. Professor at Los Angeles Mission College with background in advocacy and community leadership.

Social worker running for Los Angeles City Council District 9 in 2026. Focused on community leadership and improving District 9.

Cashier running as a challenger for Los Angeles City Council District 9.

Community advocate and realtor who organized around LGBTQ rights with AIDS Project Los Angeles. 2022 Los Angeles mayoral candidate advocating for social services funding over police expansion.