Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced he’s running for governor in 2026 to replace Gov. Newsom who is termed out of office.
Villaraigosa, whose first gubernatorial bid failed in 2018, hopes to become the first Latino governor of the state in modern U.S. history.Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced he’s running for California governor in 2026, joining the already crowded field of contenders as Gov. Gavin Newsom is termed out of office. “ California is the state where anything is possible with hard work and determination,” Villaraigosa said.
“I know we can do big things for California because I’ve done them before,” Villaraigosa declared. “As Governor, I’ll balance the state budget, make sure our neighborhoods are safe and our kids have great schools. I’ll bring down costs for small businesses and middle-class families.”Villaraigosa, who grew up in East Los Angeles and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, served two terms as the 41st mayor of Los Angeles.
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