Los Angeles County Voters Decide 32 Legislative and College Board Races
Los Angeles County voters are casting ballots for 32 state legislative seats and multiple community college trustee positions in the 2026 general election.
Voters in Los Angeles County are participating in the 2026 general election to determine the leadership of state legislative districts and community college boards. The election includes 32 legislative races, consisting of eight state Senate and 24 Assembly seats, with a final vote scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Eight of the legislative races are open seats due to term limits or candidates seeking other offices. In the 24th State Senate District, John Erickson and Brian Goldsmith are engaged in a high-spending contest to succeed Ben Allen. Meanwhile, Sara Hernandez and Sarah Rascón are competing for the 26th State Senate District to replace María Elena Durazo. In the Assembly, term limits for members such as Tom Lackey and Jacqui Irwin have created several open seats, though Democratic Assemblymembers Mark Gonzalez and Tina McKinnor are running unopposed.
Simultaneously, voters are selecting members for community college boards of trustees across 10 districts. These nonpartisan boards oversee budgets, set policies, and make final hiring decisions for staff. Current contests include multiple seats within the Los Angeles Community College District and the Antelope Valley Community College District, featuring candidates such as Pamela Ford, Barbara Gaines, Elaine Alaniz, and Tonia Arey.
