Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Community Organizer
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 4/13/26
Background:
Ellen Evans is a union carpenter by trade and an advocate for LGBTQ rights. She co-founded the Doheny Sunset Plaza Neighborhood Association in 2017, which advocates for residents of her neighborhood.
Public Safety Platform:
Although Evans does not explicitly state her public safety priorities, she does state that she is “committed to fighting back against Trump’s attacks on immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, women, people with disabilities, and communities of color” and that she would “will fight to build more affordable housing, cut red tape, and expand community-based mental health care, crisis response teams, and supportive housing.”
While not much is made explicit about her views on justice reform, her progressive views on other issues show she may be more values-aligned with IJ Action than other candidates.”
Website:
https://www.ellen4senate.com/
Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Physician/College Trustee
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 4/13/26
Background:
Dr. Sion Roy is a Cardiologist and Associate Professor of Medicine. He has also served as the President of the Los Angeles County Medical Association.
Public Safety Platform:
Dr. Roy does not express his views on public safety on his campaign website, but does stress the importance of expanding Medi-Cal and strengthening the social safety net. He also stresses the importance of supporting small businesses and unions, as well as protecting the environment and aiding in fire recovery.
Website:
Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Councilmember/Community Organizer
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 4/13/26
Background:
John Erickson has served on the West Hollywood City Council since 2020. Prior to that, he worked as the Vice President of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles.
Public Safety Platform:
On public safety, Erickson shares that crime went down in West Hollywood while he was Mayor, and that he “believes the conversation about public safety should not be about who is tough on crime or soft on crime, but who is smart on public safety policies that reflect 21st-century realities.” He touts his “close working relationship with Sheriff Luna, Sheriff’s Deputies, and first responders”, prioritizing preventing hate crimes and gun violence.
He is endorsed by the California Working Families Party.
Website:
Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Councilmember/Community Organizer
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 4/13/26
Background:
Eric Alegria is currently the Chief Operating Officer of the nonprofit, Wellness Equity Alliance. Prior to that he sat on the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council and on the Palos Verdes Unified School District Board.
Public Safety Platform:
On his campaign website, Alegria lists public safety as his first priority, stating that if elected he would “fund and support first responders” including police, keep “guns out of the hands of dangerous criminals”, and “invest in prevention”.
He is endorsed by the Association of Deputy District Attorneys.
Website:
Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Small Businessman/Educator
Law Enforcement Contributions:
Background:
Mike Newhouse is an attorney and realtor who has also served on the Venice Neighborhood Council.
Public Safety Platform:
Newhouse does not say much about his public safety priorities on his campaign website except to say that he supports the police. He is endorsed by several law enforcement agencies, including the Peace Officers Research Association of CA, the Los Angeles Police Protective League, and the California Fraternal Order of Police, and has received campaign contributions from several of them.
Website:
Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Small Business Owner
Law Enforcement Contributions:
Background:
Brian Goldsmith is an attorney who has also worked as a political journalist and a tech business founder.
Public Safety Platform:
On his campaign website, Goldsmith shares that he supports increasing criminal penalties for low-level offenses, stating: “We can’t go back to mass incarceration…but at the same time, we shouldn’t tolerate smash and grabs, property crime, and violent assaults. I supported Prop 36 because I believe the pendulum swung too far in favor of permitting lawlessness.”
He is endorsed by the Los Angeles Police Protective League and tough-on-crime Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
Website:
Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Non-profit Executive Director
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 4/13/26
Background:
Zennon Ulyate-Crow has no campaign website and no information about their background is readily available.
Public Safety Platform:
Website:
No Website
Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Attorney
Law Enforcement Contributions:
Candidate has not raised any campaign funds as of 4/16/26
Background:
Amaris Dordar has no campaign website and no information about their background is readily available.
Public Safety Platform:
Website:
No Website
Political Party:
Republican
Ballot Designation:
Real Estate Agent
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 4/13/26
Background:
Kirstina Irwin works as a realtor, but no other information about her professional experience is readily available.
Public Safety Platform:
Per her campaign website, Irwin states that if elected she would “work to ensure law enforcement has the tools it needs and that repeat offenders face real consequences” and that she supports “Enforcement that targets serious and repeat crime” and “Programs that focus on prevention and community partnerships”
Website:
Political Party:
Republican
Ballot Designation:
Chief Financial Officer
Law Enforcement Contributions:
Candidate has not raised any campaign funds as of 4/16/26
Background:
G. Rick Marshall has no campaign website and no information about their background is readily available.
Public Safety Platform:
Website:
No Website
