Los Angeles County Voters Prepare for November 3 General Election
Los Angeles County voters prepare for the November 3 general election featuring high-profile mayoral and congressional races alongside several local ballot measures.
Voters in Los Angeles County are preparing for the general election on November 3, 2026, which includes several high-profile contests and local ballot measures. The mayoral race features a battle between incumbent Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman. In the 34th Congressional District, Representative Jimmy Gomez is seeking a sixth term while facing a House ethics investigation and a challenge from justice advocate Angela Gonzales-Torres.
Other competitive races include a rematch for Los Angeles County Sheriff between incumbent Robert Luna and former Sheriff Alex Villanueva, as well as contests in the 24th and 26th State Senate Districts and the 66th Assembly District.
Ballot measures will address a variety of local issues. Voters will decide on countywide measures regarding ethics compliance and public safety arbitration, a city sales tax increase to fund the Fire Department via Measure FD, and a potential ban on data centers in Alhambra through Measure DB. Election officials have opened 646 vote centers and dropboxes to facilitate ballot casting.
