Hugo Soto-Martinez

Hugo Soto-Martinez is a candidate for City Council District 13 Primary Election in 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Incumbent City Council in Los Angeles, CA

Also running: Colter Carlisle, Rich Sarian, Dylan Kendall.

Hugo Soto-Martinez is a labor union organizer and politician currently serving as a member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 13th district. Born and raised in Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents, he had a 16-year career as a labor organizer with UNITE HERE Local 11 before assuming office in December 2022. On the council, he has prioritized labor rights, expanding tenant protections, and advancing progressive policies in Los Angeles.