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General Election
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Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCivil/structural engineer
GenderMale
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundCivil/structural engineer
EducationUniversity of Southern California (USC) — B.S., Civil Engineering
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Notable personal detailsAsaad Alnajjar is a civil/structural engineer and 2026 candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles. He has worked for the City of Los Angeles for more than 35 years and has been active in neighborhood council leadership in Porter Ranch, including chairing public-safety-related committees. His campaign highlights infrastructure, public safety, homelessness, and city services delivery.
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Political Positions
Healthcare
Supports expanded access to mental health and addiction recovery services as part of a housing-first approach to homelessness and plans to expand mental health services for youth. Emphasizes city-led program expansion and budget accountability to fund social and health-related services.
Immigration & Border
Supports expanding city-level protections and services for immigrants, including strengthening sanctuary policies, funding legal defense and ‘‘know your rights’’ outreach, and creating units to protect immigrant workers. Opposes local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and emphasizes pathways to adjust immigration status for hardworking residents.
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Climate & Energy
Supports city-scale clean-energy and efficiency projects (EV chargers, solar lighting/panels, LED streetlight conversions) and promotes expansion of transit and “Green New Deal” initiatives as part of infrastructure and resilience work. Emphasizes smart-city sustainability upgrades and transit expansion to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency in Los Angeles.
Latest News
Asaad Alnajjar is in the news as a candidate in California’s crowded 2026 gubernatorial race, where Democrats are worried about vote splitting and the possibility that two Republicans could advance. The race has also drawn controversy after a planned debate was canceled over accusations that its qualification rules excluded candidates of color. Recent coverage says the contest remains highly competitive and unsettled, with polling and prediction markets still shifting the outlook.
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