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Former Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa to Run for CA Governor Again

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Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is running for California Governor again. 

The 71-year-old political consultant, who, before his political career, was known as Tony Villar, ran for Governor in 2018 but finished third in the Primary.

Villaraigosa joins a crowded field of candidates that includes Lieutenant Governor Elani Kounalakis, Senator  Toni Atkins, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, and former State Controller Betty Yee.

 Governor Gavin Newsom terms out in 2026.