Los Angeles City Council District 13 winner election?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleNeighborhood council official
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundNeighborhood council official
EducationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (attendance 2010–2011)
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Notable personal detailsColter Carlisle is a Los Angeles City Council District 13 candidate and the vice president of the East Hollywood Neighborhood Council. He has worked on and managed Democratic political campaigns in multiple states, including the 2008 Obama Iowa caucus effort, and later organized volunteers for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaigns. He has worked in legal sales and has served in neighborhood-council leadership focused on land use and housing issues.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports renter protections and increased assistance for low-income residents while also proposing reductions in city fees and streamlining permitting to make it easier to do business. These positions combine elements of expanded social supports with pro-business/fee-cutting measures, producing a mixed stance on taxes and economic policy.
Healthcare
Supports investing in mental health care and services for people experiencing homelessness, enforcement of SB 43 to place those in severe mental health or substance use crises into medical facilities, and disaster-response measures that include distributing N95 masks and hygiene kits. No clear position found on broader city-, state-, or federal-level healthcare reforms such as Medicaid/Medicare expansion, ACA changes, or a public option.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate opposes federal ICE enforcement actions in Los Angeles and proposes active city measures to monitor and limit ICE activity, penalize local businesses that contract with ICE, and provide direct support to families affected by ICE actions.
Climate & Energy
The candidate emphasizes preparing Los Angeles for climate-driven disasters (wildfires, heat waves) and proposes strengthening disaster preparedness by empowering neighborhood councils, increasing funding for the fire department, and taking preemptive steps to reduce wildfire risk. The campaign materials and local coverage do not present detailed policies on emissions reductions, clean energy transition, carbon pricing, or phasing out fossil fuels. Overall, public statements focus on resilience and emergency response rather than comprehensive climate mitigation or explicit support for/againstf
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate advocates expanding and funding the Los Angeles Police Department, increasing LAPD staffing and patrol capacity, and deploying technology (cameras) to improve public safety and remove dangerous offenders from encampments. The campaign platform emphasizes strong support for police, fire, and emergency services while calling for accountability and civilian oversight. No explicit position on new firearm restrictions or gun-control laws was found in the cited materials.
News
Colter Carlisle is in the news because of the Los Angeles City Council District 13 primary election. The results are still uncertified, and winners will not be officially marked until certification in early July 2026. The coverage notes that if no candidate wins a majority, the top two will advance to the November election.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Colter Carlisle for Los Angeles City Council District 13 winner election?
East Hollywood Neighborhood Council President Christopher Martinez
Elected official
East Hollywood Neighborhood Council President Christopher Martinez endorsed Colter Carlisle for Los Angeles City Council District 13.
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