Overview

• Villaraigosa previously ran for governor in 2018 and finished third in the primary.
• He highlights his achievements in balancing budgets, improving public safety, and raising graduation rates.
• At 71, Villaraigosa aims to reconnect with voters and differentiate himself from younger candidates.
• The Democratic primary field includes Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, Tony Thurmond, Toni Atkins, and Betty Yee.
• Villaraigosa positions himself as a centrist, focusing on public safety, housing, and homelessness.