Former Long Beach police Chief Robert Luna holds a significant lead in his bid to unseat Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva. As of an update posted by the LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk on Nov. 10, Luna had 57.75% of the vote, while Villanueva trailed at 42.25%. The next updated vote tally is expected on Nov. 11.
In a statement on Nov. 9, Luna noted, “So far, the returns look good, and our campaign has a significant Lead. And I believe that as more votes are counted in the days ahead, I’ll continue to maintain a lead in this race. LA County voted for change, and if I’m elected sheriff, I’ll bring new leadership, accountability, and effective strategies to reduce crime.”
