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Antonio Villaraigosa

Antonio Villaraigosa

Democratic

Antonio Villaraigosa is a former Los Angeles mayor and a Democratic candidate for governor. He remains in the crowded top-two primary field, where his campaign has focused on affordability, housing, and state management experience. He is running as a centrist Democrat with a long record in California politics.

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Background

Career History

Mayor 2005 – 2013
City of Los Angeles

Served two terms as mayor of Los Angeles.

Speaker 1998 – 2000
California State Assembly

Led the state Assembly as speaker.

Member 1994 – 2000
California State Assembly

Served in the California State Assembly.

City Councilmember 2003 – 2005
City of Los Angeles

Served on the Los Angeles City Council before becoming mayor.

Union organizer 1980 – 1994
SEIU / UTLA and related labor organizations

Worked as a union organizer and labor advocate.

Education

University of California, Los Angeles Bachelor's degree
People's College of Law Law degree in Law

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