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2024 Los Angeles elections

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2024 Los Angeles elections

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7 out of 15 seats in the City Council
8 seats needed for a majority
 
Party Democratic Independent
Current seats 14 1

The 2024 Los Angeles elections was 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.

Municipal elections in California are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.

City council

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District 2

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2024 Los Angeles City Council District 2 election

← 2020
2028 →
 
Candidate Adrin Nazarian Jillian Burgos Sam Kbushyan
First round 14,033
37.18%
8,430
22.34%
5,561
14.74%
Runoff TBD TBD Eliminated

 
Candidate Manuel Gonez Jon-Paul Bird
First round 4,613
12.22%
2,685
7.12%
Runoff Eliminated Eliminated

City councilor before election

Paul Krekorian

City councilor after election

TBD

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 is council president Paul Krekorian, who was first elected in 2009 after the resignation of Wendy Greuel. He is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to office.[1] Former assemblymember Adrin Nazarian and neighborhood councilor Jillian Burgos advanced to the runoff.[2]

Candidates

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Qualified
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Declared
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  • Cameron Lancour[6]
  • Star Irvine[6]
Withdrew
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Endorsements
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Jillian Burgos
Local politicians
Labor unions
Organizations
Manuel Gonez
State senators
Local politicians
Adrin Nazarian
U.S. Representatives
Local officials
Organizations
Newspapers

Results

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2024 Los Angeles City Council District 2 election
Candidate Votes %
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
General election
Jillian Burgos
Adrin Nazarian
Total votes

District 4

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2024 Los Angeles City Council District 4 election

← 2020
2028 →
 
Candidate Nithya Raman Ethan Weaver Levon Baronian
Popular vote 32,562 24,799 6,899
Percentage 50.67% 38.59% 10.74%

City councilor before election

Nithya Raman

City councilor after election

Nithya Raman

The 4th district includes all or parts of Encino, Studio City, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Silver Lake, Los Feliz and Hollywood Hills. The incumbent is Nithya Raman, who was first elected with 52.9% of the vote in 2020. Raman sought re-election to a second term in office.[12] 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.[13][14] 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.[15]

Candidates

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Declared
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Endorsements
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Ethan Weaver
Local officials

Results

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2024 Los Angeles City Council District 4 election
Candidate Votes %
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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2024 Los Angeles City Council District 6 election

2028 →
 
Candidate Imelda Padilla Ely De La Cruz Ayao Carmenlina Minasova
Popular vote 16,476 2,485 2,067
Percentage 78.35% 11.82% 9.83%

City councilor before election

Imelda Padilla

City councilor after election

Imelda Padilla

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.[22] The incumbent is 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.[23][2]

Declared

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  • Imelda Padilla, incumbent councilor[3]
  • Ely De La Cruz Ayao, real estate broker[3]
  • Carmenlina Minasova, respiratory care practitioner[3]
Endorsements
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Results

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2024 Los Angeles City Council District 6 election
Candidate Votes %
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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2024 Los Angeles City Council District 8 election

← 2020
2028 →
 
Candidate Marqueece Harris-Dawson Cliff Smith Jahan Epps
Popular vote 19,569 3,617 1,771
Percentage 78.41% 14.49% 7.10%

City councilor before election

Marqueece Harris-Dawson

City councilor after election

Marqueece Harris-Dawson

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 is 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.[26][2]

Candidates

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Endorsements
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Marqueece Harris-Dawson
U.S. Representatives
Assemblymembers
County supervisors
Mayors
Organizations
Newspapers

Results

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2024 Los Angeles City Council District 8 election
Candidate Votes %
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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2024 Los Angeles City Council District 10 election

← 2020
2028 →
 
Candidate Heather Hutt Grace Yoo Eddie Anderson
First round 13,499
37.78%
8,257
23.11%
6,846
19.16%
Runoff TBD TBD Eliminated

 
Candidate Aura Vásquez Reggie Jones-Sawyer
First round 5,006
14.01%
2,119
5.93%
Runoff Eliminated Eliminated

City councilor before election

Heather Hutt

City councilor after election

TBD

The 10th district encompasses Mid-City, Little Ethiopia, Leimert Park, La Cienega Heights, Baldwin Hills, Jefferson Park, Koreatown and Little Bangladesh. The incumbent is 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.[28] Hutt and attorney Grace Yoo advanced to the runoff.[2]

Candidates

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Declared
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Declined
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Endorsements

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Eddie Anderson
Heather Hutt
Mayors
Individuals
Reggie Jones-Sawyer
State-level officials
U.S. Representatives
Grace Yoo
U.S. Representatives
Local politicians

Results

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2024 Los Angeles City Council District 10 election
Candidate Votes %
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
General election
Heather Hutt (incumbent)
Grace Yoo
Total votes

District 12

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2024 Los Angeles City Council District 12 election

← 2020
2028 →
 
Candidate John Lee Serena Oberstein
Popular vote 33,574 20,314
Percentage 62.30% 37.70%

City councilor before election

John Lee

City councilor after election

John Lee

The 12th district encompasses San Fernando Valley, including Northridge, Chatsworth, Granada Hills, West Hills, Porter Ranch, Sherwood Forest, North Hills and Reseda.[34] The incumbent is 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.[35][2]

Candidates

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Qualified
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Declared
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  • Michael Benedetto, former president of the Granada Hills South neighborhood council[4]
Declined
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  • Loraine Lundquist, educator and scientist
Endorsements
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John Lee
Serena Oberstein

Results

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2024 Los Angeles City Council District 12 election
Candidate Votes %
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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2024 Los Angeles City Council District 14 election

← 2020
2028 →
 
Candidate Ysabel Jurado Kevin de León
First round 8,618
24.52%
8,220
23.39%
Runoff TBD TBD

 
Candidate Miguel Santiago Wendy Carrillo
First round 7,470
21.25%
5,321
15.14%
Runoff Eliminated Eliminated

City councilor before election

Kevin de León

City councilor after election

TBD

The 14th district is situated in Downtown Los Angeles, including Skid Row, Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights, Eagle Rock, El Sereno and Hermon. The incumbent is 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.[38] 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.[39]

Candidates

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Endorsements
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Wendy Carrillo
State-level officials
State assemblymembers
Mayors
Ysabel Jurado
Local politicians
Miguel Santiago
State assemblymembers
Organizations
  • Abundant Housing LA[44]
Newspapers

Results

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2024 Los Angeles City Council District 14 election
Candidate Votes %
Ysabel Jurado 8,618 24.52
Kevin de Leon (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
General election
Kevin de León (incumbent)
Ysabel Jurado
Total votes

LAUSD Board of Education

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District 1

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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.[47]

Candidates

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Declared
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  • Kahllid A. Al-Alim, janitorial worker[47]
  • John Aaron Brasfield, security staff member[47]
  • Christian Flagg, director of planning for Community Coalition[47]
  • Sherlett Hendy Newbill, aide to George McKenna[47]
  • Didi L. Watts, aide to board member Tanya Ortiz Franklin[47]
  • DeWayne Davis, education consultant and adjunct professor[47]
Endorsements
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Kahllid A. Al-Alim
Sherlett Hendy Newbill

Results

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2024 LAUSD Board of Education District 1 election
Candidate Votes %
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
Kahllid A. Al-Alim
Sherlett Hendy Newbill
Total votes

District 3

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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.[50]

Candidates

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Declared
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  • Scott Schmerelson, incumbent board member[50]
  • Dan Chang, middle school math teacher[50]
  • Elizabeth Badger, auto repair shop owner[50]
  • Andreas Farmakalidis, part-owner of California MusicBox[50]
  • Raquel Villalta, teacher[50]
Endorsements
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Scott Schmerelson
Dan Chang

Results

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2024 LAUSD Board of Education District 3 election
Candidate Votes %
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
General election
Scott Schmerelson (incumbent)
Dan Chang
Total votes

District 5

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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.[53]

Candidates

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Declared
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  • Fidencio Gallardo, aide to Jackie Goldberg and adjunct professor[53]
  • Victorio R. Gutierrez, retired principal[53]
  • Karla Griego, community schools coordinator[53]
  • Graciela Ortiz, member of the Huntington Park City Council[53]
Endorsements
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Fidencio Gallardo
Karla Griego

Results

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2024 LAUSD Board of Education District 5 election
Candidate Votes %
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
General election
Karla Griego
Graciela Ortiz
Total votes

District 7

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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.[55]

Candidates

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Declared
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  • Tanya Ortiz Franklin, incumbent board member[55]
  • Lydia A. Gutiérrez, public school teacher[55]
Endorsements
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Tanya Ortiz Franklin

Results

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2024 LAUSD Board of Education District 7 election
Candidate Votes %
Tanya Ortiz Franklin (incumbent) 34,380 55.91
Lydia A. Gutiérrez 27,112 44.09
Total votes 61,492 100.00

Ballot measures

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Measure HLA

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Measure HLA

Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 362,706 65.50%
No 191,020 34.50%
Total votes 553,726 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 2,130,581 25.99%

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 a street is repaved.[57] 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 have called a politicized move.[58] The ballot measure passed by a wide margin.[59]

Endorsements

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No (against Measure HLA)
Newspapers and other media

References

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Official websites for 4th district candidates
Official websites for 8th district candidates
Official websites for 10th district candidates
Official websites for 12th district candidates
Official websites for 14th district candidates