2024 Los Angeles elections
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
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
Qualified
Declared
Cameron Lancour[ 6]
Star Irvine[ 6]
Withdrew
Endorsements
Jillian Burgos
Local politicians
Labor unions
Organizations
Manuel Gonez
State senators
Local politicians
Adrin Nazarian
U.S. Representatives
Local officials
Organizations
Newspapers
Results
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
2024 Los Angeles City Council District 4 election
Candidate
Nithya Raman
Ethan Weaver
Levon Baronian
Popular vote
32,562
24,799
6,899
Percentage
50.67%
38.59%
10.74%
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
Declared
Endorsements
Nithya Raman
U.S. Representatives
Mayors
Local politicians
Individuals
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers
Results
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
2024 Los Angeles City Council District 6 election
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%
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
Imelda Padilla , incumbent councilor[ 3]
Ely De La Cruz Ayao, real estate broker[ 3]
Carmenlina Minasova, respiratory care practitioner[ 3]
Endorsements
Results
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
2024 Los Angeles City Council District 8 election
Candidate
Marqueece Harris-Dawson
Cliff Smith
Jahan Epps
Popular vote
19,569
3,617
1,771
Percentage
78.41%
14.49%
7.10%
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
Declared
Endorsements
Marqueece Harris-Dawson
U.S. Representatives
Assemblymembers
County supervisors
Mayors
Organizations
Newspapers
Results
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
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
Declared
Declined
Endorsements
Reggie Jones-Sawyer
State-level officials
U.S. Representatives
Grace Yoo
U.S. Representatives
Local politicians
Results
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
2024 Los Angeles City Council District 12 election
Candidate
John Lee
Serena Oberstein
Popular vote
33,574
20,314
Percentage
62.30%
37.70%
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
Qualified
Declared
Michael Benedetto, former president of the Granada Hills South neighborhood council[ 4]
Declined
Loraine Lundquist, educator and scientist
Endorsements
Results
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
2024 Los Angeles City Council District 14 election
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
Declared
Samir Bitar, member of the Downtown L.A. Neighborhood Council[ 6]
Barry Boen, former councilor and mayoral candidate[ 40]
Wendy Carrillo , California state assemblywoman for the 52nd district [ 41]
Nadine Diaz, geriatric social worker[ 38]
Kevin de León , incumbent councilor[ 42]
Genny Guerrero, entrepreneur[ 38]
Teresa Hillery, L.A. County Bar Association leader[ 38]
Ysabel Jurado, tenants rights attorney[ 38]
William Rodriguez Morrison[ 6]
Nick Pacheco , former councilor[ 30]
Miguel Santiago , California state assemblyman for the 54th district [ 43]
Juan Marcos Tirado[ 6]
Eduardo "Lalo" Vargas, teacher[ 31]
Endorsements
Wendy Carrillo
State-level officials
State assemblymembers
Mayors
Miguel Santiago
State assemblymembers
Organizations
Newspapers
Results
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
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.[ 47]
Candidates
Declared
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
Results
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
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
Declared
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
Results
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
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
Declared
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
Results
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
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
Declared
Tanya Ortiz Franklin, incumbent board member[ 55]
Lydia A. Gutiérrez, public school teacher[ 55]
Endorsements
Results
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
Measure HLA
Measure HLA
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%
Results by City Council district
Results by Precinct
Yes
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
>90%
No
50–60%
60–70%
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
Yes (for Measure HLA)
Local politicians
Organizations
Newspapers and other media
No (against Measure HLA)
Newspapers and other media
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