Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is running for California governor again.
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is running for California governor in 2026, according to a video announcing his comeback bid Tuesday."California is the state where anything is possible with hard work and determination, but our future depends on our willingness to face our biggest challenges," he said. "I believe we need a problem solver to lead our state. That's why I'm running for governor.
He briefly considered a run for governor in 2010, but opted to remain mayor -- particularly with Jerry Brown grabbing top billing as a Democratic candidate. Most recently he served as an infrastructure advisor for the state of California.Villaraigosa's personal life came under scrutiny while serving as mayor.
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