Alex Villanueva
Nonpartisan · California · 2026Top priorities
- Aggressive crime enforcement
- Support deputies and staffing
- Independence from county political leadership
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Villanueva is a 36 year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department who served as the 33rd Sheriff from 2018 to 2022, overseeing about 18,000 sworn and professional staff, per the campaign site. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the California Air and Army National Guards, he holds a doctorate in public administration from the University of La Verne, per the campaign site.
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