Robert Luna Wins Reelection as LA County Sheriff
Robert Luna won reelection as Los Angeles County Sheriff, defeating former Sheriff Alex Villanueva in a landslide victory on November 3, 2026.
Incumbent Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna won reelection on November 3, 2026, defeating former Sheriff Alex Villanueva. Early returns showed Luna leading with 70.2% of the vote to Villanueva's 29.8%, leading the Associated Press to call the race for Luna on Tuesday night.
Luna attributed the victory to his record over the last four years, specifically citing improved department staffing and a decrease in violent crime. In contrast, Villanueva criticized Luna's leadership as overly permissive and argued that department morale had declined during his tenure.
Los Angeles County voters also approved several ballot measures. Measure A establishes binding arbitration for public safety employees who are legally prohibited from striking. Additionally, voters supported Measure E, which creates an independent ethics commission and restores funding for incarceration alternatives that had been accidentally repealed due to an administrative error.
