Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has taken a formal step toward seeking his old job back in 2026.
A campaign finance filing titled “Villanueva for Sheriff 2026” was recently registered with the California Secretary of State’s office, indicating his intent to raise funds for the 2025-2026 election cycle. While the registration signals potential plans to run, Villanueva has not publicly announced a campaign or confirmed he will be on the ballot.
When asked to comment, Villanueva told the Los Angeles Times he would “have something available next week.”
Villanueva, who served as L.A. County sheriff from 2018 to 2022, lost re-election to current Sheriff Robert Luna. During his tenure, Villanueva faced widespread criticism over department controversies and legal battles but has remained publicly active since leaving office, frequently weighing in on law enforcement and county politics via social media and broadcast appearances.
Luna, who took office after defeating Villanueva in a runoff election, has already declared his intention to seek reelection in 2026.
It’s not immediately clear when the Villanueva campaign committee was registered.
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