Maria Elena Durazo

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors - District 1 in Los Angeles, California

Maria Elena Durazo is a candidate for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 1 in District 1, California — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: James Aldana, Noel Almario, Annabella Mazariegos, Elaine Alaniz.

Maria Elena Durazo is a long-time labor leader and politician currently serving as a California State Senator. Born in Madera, California, to migrant farm worker parents, her early experiences shaped her career in activism. She is a graduate of St. Mary's College and the People's College of Law. Before her election to the State Senate in 2018, Durazo served as the Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, and as an Executive Vice President of UNITE-HERE International. She also served as a Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee and was a national co-chair for Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

Website: https://www.durazoforsupervisor.com/