2024 Los Angeles elections explained

Election Name:2024 Los Angeles elections
Country:Los Angeles
Type:legislative
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2023 Los Angeles special election
Previous Year:2023 (special)
Election Date:March 5, 2024
November 5, 2024
Next Election:2026 Los Angeles elections
Next Year:2026
Seats For Election:7 out of 15 seats in the City Council
Majority Seats:8
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Seats Before1:14
Seats1:6
Party2:Independent (United States)
Seats Before2:1
Seats2:1

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

District 2

Election Name:2024 Los Angeles City Council District 2 election
Country:Los Angeles
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Los Angeles election#District 2
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2028 Los Angeles elections#District 2
Next Year:2028
1Blank:First round
2Blank:Runoff
Image1:Adrin Nazarian, 2018.jpg
Candidate1:Adrin Nazarian
Color1:c0c0c0
1Data1:14,033
37.18%
2Data1:TBD
Candidate2:Jillian Burgos
Color2:c0c0c0
1Data2:8,430
22.34%
2Data2:TBD
Image3:Sam Kbushyan, portrait.jpg
Candidate3:Sam Kbushyan
Color3:c0c0c0
1Data3:5,561
14.74%
2Data3:Eliminated
Image4:Manny Gonez, 2024.jpg
Candidate4:Manuel Gonez
Color4:c0c0c0
1Data4:4,613
12.22%
2Data4:Eliminated
Image5:Jon-Paul Bird, 2024.jpg
Candidate5:Jon-Paul Bird
Color5:c0c0c0
1Data5:2,685
7.12%
2Data5:Eliminated
City councilor
Before Election:Paul Krekorian
Posttitle:City councilor after election

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.

Candidates

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Results

District 4

Election Name:2024 Los Angeles City Council District 4 election
Country:Los Angeles
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Los Angeles election#District 4
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2028 Los Angeles elections#District 4
Next Year:2028
1Blank:First round
2Blank:Runoff
Image1:Nithya Raman, 2022.jpg
Candidate1:Nithya Raman
Color1:c0c0c0
Popular Vote1:32,562
Percentage1:50.67%
Candidate2:Ethan Weaver
Color2:c0c0c0
Popular Vote2:24,799
Percentage2:38.59%
Image3:Lev Baronian, 2024.jpg
Candidate3:Levon Baronian
Color3:c0c0c0
Popular Vote3:6,899
Percentage3:10.74%
City councilor
Before Election:Nithya Raman
Posttitle:City councilor after election
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.[5] 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.[6] [7] 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.[8]

Candidates

Declared
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Results

District 6

Election Name:2024 Los Angeles City Council District 6 election
Country:Los Angeles
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2023 Los Angeles special election#District 6
Previous Year:2023 (special)
Next Election:2028 Los Angeles elections
Next Year:2028
1Blank:First round
2Blank:Runoff
Image1:Imelda Padilla, 2024.jpg
Candidate1:Imelda Padilla
Color1:c0c0c0
Popular Vote1:16,476
Percentage1:78.35%
Candidate2:Ely De La Cruz Ayao
Color2:c0c0c0
Popular Vote2:2,485
Percentage2:11.82%
Image3:Carmenlina Minasova, 2024.jpg
Candidate3:Carmenlina Minasova
Color3:c0c0c0
Popular Vote3:2,067
Percentage3:9.83%
City councilor
Posttitle:City councilor after election

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.[10] 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.[11] [12]

Declared

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Results

District 8

Election Name:2024 Los Angeles City Council District 8 election
Country:Los Angeles
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Los Angeles election#District 8
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2028 Los Angeles elections#District 8
Next Year:2028
1Blank:First round
2Blank:Runoff
Image1:Marqueece Harris-Dawson, 2023.jpg
Candidate1:Marqueece Harris-Dawson
Color1:c0c0c0
Percentage1:78.41%
Popular Vote1:19,569
Candidate2:Cliff Smith
Color2:c0c0c0
Percentage2:14.49%
Popular Vote2:3,617
Image3:Jahan Epps, 2024.jpg
Candidate3:Jahan Epps
Color3:c0c0c0
Percentage3:7.10%
Popular Vote3:1,771
City councilor
Before Election:Marqueece Harris-Dawson
Posttitle:City councilor after election
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.[14] [12]

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District 10

Election Name:2024 Los Angeles City Council District 10 election
Country:Los Angeles
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Los Angeles election#District 10
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2028 Los Angeles elections#District 10
Next Year:2028
1Blank:First round
2Blank:Runoff
Image1:Heater Hutt, 2022 (2).jpg
Color1:c0c0c0
1Data1:13,499
37.78%
2Data1:TBD
Candidate2:Grace Yoo
Color2:c0c0c0
1Data2:8,257
23.11%
2Data2:TBD
Image3:Eddie Anderson, 2024.jpg
Candidate3:Eddie Anderson
Color3:c0c0c0
1Data3:6,846
19.16%
2Data3:Eliminated
Image4:Aura Vasquez, 2024.jpg
Candidate4:Aura Vásquez
Color4:c0c0c0
1Data4:5,006
14.01%
2Data4:Eliminated
Color5:c0c0c0
1Data5:2,119
5.93%
2Data5:Eliminated
Image5:Jones-Sawyer headshot (cropped).jpg
City councilor
Before Election:Heather Hutt
Posttitle:City councilor after election

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.[15] Hutt and attorney Grace Yoo advanced to the runoff.[12]

Candidates

Declared
Declined

Results

District 12

Election Name:2024 Los Angeles City Council District 12 election
Country:Los Angeles
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Los Angeles elections#District 12
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2028 Los Angeles elections#District 12
Next Year:2028
1Blank:First round
2Blank:Runoff
Image1:John Lee, 2019 (cropped).jpg
Candidate1:John Lee
Color1:c0c0c0
Popular Vote1:33,574
Percentage1:62.30%
Candidate2:Serena Oberstein
Color2:c0c0c0
Popular Vote2:20,314
Percentage2:37.70%
City councilor
Before Election:John Lee
Posttitle:City councilor after election
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.[18] 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.[19] [12]

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Declared
Declined
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Results

District 14

Election Name:2024 Los Angeles City Council District 14 election
Country:Los Angeles
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Los Angeles election
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2028 Los Angeles election
Next Year:2028
1Blank:First round
2Blank:Runoff
Image1:Ysabel Jurado, 2024.jpg
Candidate1:Ysabel Jurado
Color1:c0c0c0
1Data1:8,618
24.52%
2Data1:TBD
Candidate2:Kevin de León
Color2:c0c0c0
1Data2:8,220
23.39%
2Data2:TBD
Image4:Miguel Santiago (cropped).jpg
Candidate4:Miguel Santiago
Color4:c0c0c0
1Data4:7,470
21.25%
2Data4:Eliminated
Image5:Wendy Carrillo, 2017 (cropped).jpg
Candidate5:Wendy Carrillo
Color5:c0c0c0
1Data5:5,321
15.14%
2Data5:Eliminated
City councilor
Before Election:Kevin de León
Posttitle:City councilor after election

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.[20] 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.[21]

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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.[27]

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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.[28]

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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.[29]

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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.[30]

Candidates

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Ballot measures

Measure HLA

Measure HLA
Country:Los Angeles
Yes:362,706
No:191,020
Total:553,726
Electorate:2,130,581
Turnoutpct:25.99
Map Size:250px
Map Division:City Council district

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. 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. The ballot measure passed by a wide margin.[31]

Endorsements

External links

Official websites for 2nd district candidates
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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 2 race: East Valley . Los Angeles Times. February 1, 2024. Petrow-Cohen, Caroline.
  2. News: Election Day 2024 Is Just One Year Away.
  3. News: Nazarian steps out of Assembly race, announces 2024 LA City Council run.
  4. Web site: 2024 City and LAUSD Elections . Los Angeles City Ethics Commission.
  5. Web site: Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 4 race: Nithya Raman faces two challengers . February 1, 2024. Los Angeles Times. Zahniser, Daivd.
  6. Web site: Nithya Raman running for reelection in LA district that looks very different from last time she ran. Haskell, Josh. February 13, 2024. ABC7.
  7. Web site: It’s a Big, Messy Battle for the District 4 City Council Seat. Regardie, John. February 5, 2024. Los Angeles.
  8. Web site: L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman wins reelection as Ethan Weaver concedes. March 12, 2024. Zahniser, David. Los Angeles Times.
  9. News: L.A. on the Record: Will Krekorian take the plunge?.
  10. Web site: 2024 Election: L.A. City Councilmember Padilla faces Ayao and Minasova in District 6 . February 2, 2024. Los Angeles Daily News. Love, Marianne.
  11. Web site: Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 6 race: Central and East Valley . Los Angeles Times. February 1, 2024. Smith, Dakota.
  12. Web site: Election 2024: Final results for L.A. City Council and LAUSD school board races . Tat, Linh. Los Angeles Daily News. March 29, 2024.
  13. Web site: Election 2024: Who's running for the powerful Los Angeles City Council? . Los Angeles Daily News. December 13, 2023. Tat, Linh.
  14. Web site: Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 8 race: South Los Angeles . Pineda, Dorany . Petrow-Cohen, Caroline. Los Angeles Times. February 1, 2024.
  15. Web site: Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 10 race: South L.A., Mid-City, Koreatown . Pineda, Dorany . Petrow-Cohen, Carolina. February 1, 2024. Los Angeles Times.
  16. News: They know the way from Sacramento to L.A..
  17. News: When it comes to L.A.'s police chief, some council members are keeping quiet.
  18. Web site: LA City Council District 12 . February 5, 2024. LAist.
  19. Web site: Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 12 race: Northwest San Fernando Valley. February 1, 2024. Smith, Dakota. Los Angeles Times.
  20. Web site: Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 14 race: Kevin de León vs. 7 challengers . February 1, 2024. Los Angeles Times. Zahniser, David.
  21. Web site: Tenant rights lawyer Ysabel Jurado will face Councilmember Kevin de León in runoff. Zahniser, David. Los Angeles Times. March 12, 2024.
  22. News: Los Angeles Ethics Commission.
  23. News: Column: Wendy Carrillo explains why she's running against her former ally, Kevin de León.
  24. News: October 5, 2023 . . September 20, 2023 . Carpenter . Susan . Kevin de León announces LA City Council reelection bid.
  25. Web site: Assemblyman Miguel Santiago Announces Challenge to Councilman Kevin De León. April 7, 2023. KNBC.
  26. Web site: L.A. on the Record: With Ridley-Thomas out, what should happen to his district?. Zahniser, David. April 8, 2023. Los Angeles Times.
  27. Web site: Your guide to the LAUSD District 1 school board primary election . February 1, 2024. Blume, Howard. Los Angeles Times.
  28. Web site: Your guide to the LAUSD District 3 school board primary election . February 1, 2024. Los Angeles Times. Blume, Howard.
  29. Web site: Your guide to the LAUSD District 5 school board primary election . Blume, Howard. Los Angeles Times. February 1, 2024.
  30. Web site: Your guide to the LAUSD District 7 school board primary election . February 1, 2024. Blume, Howard. Los Angeles Times.
  31. Web site: Voters in car-centric L.A. approve Measure HLA to make room on streets for bikes, buses. Los Angeles Times. March 5, 2024. Uranga, Rachel.