Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna wins second term, defeating Alex Villanueva
The gist
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna secured a second term, defeating challenger Alex Villanueva.
The rematch decides leadership of the nation's largest sheriff's agency amid jail scrutiny.
How it unfolded
- Nov 8, 2022Robert Luna, former Long Beach police chief, beat former Sheriff Alex Villanueva for Los Angeles County Sheriff.
- Sep 2025California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit alleging unconstitutional, inhumane conditions inside county jails, citing filth, rat infestations, lack of clean water, spoiled food and inadequate medical care.
- Feb 19, 2026Luna responded to concerns after the jail system recorded 10 in-custody deaths so far this year, noting the department ended last year with 46.