Eunisses Hernandez, the youngest and only Latina member of the Los Angeles City Council, is campaigning for reelection in 2026 amid challenges from five opponents backed by business interests. A member of the Democratic Socialists of America, she emphasizes a “Streetlight Socialism” platform, focusing on local infrastructure, affordable housing, and public safety reforms.
Hernandez criticizes the allocation of city funds, advocating for increased investment in community needs over police funding. She proposes new revenue sources, such as taxing autonomous vehicles and the oil industry. During a recent fundraiser, she addressed issues like fire preparedness in light of wildfires and condemned the collaboration of the LAPD with federal forces against local residents.
Her candidacy reflects a progressive voice within a growing socialist bloc on the L.A. City Council, which includes several DSA members. If she secures a majority in the upcoming primary, she will likely remain a key figure in advocating for workers’ rights and addressing city inequalities.
