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Former LA Mayor Villaraigosa Announces Bid for Governor

The Democrat joins a growing field of contenders including San Diego lawmaker Toni Atkins and state Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis.
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Former LA Mayor Villaraigosa Announces Bid for Governor
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa attends ACLU SoCal's Annual Bill of Rights dinner at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 17, 2019. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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Antonio Villaraigosa is making another run at the governor office, the former Los Angeles mayor and state assemblyman announced July 22.

The 71-year-old Los Angeles native made his case in a YouTube video, saying he had what the state needed.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.