Oscar Martinez

Lieutenant, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in Santa Clarita, California

Oscar Martinez is a candidate for Los Angeles County Sheriff in Los Angeles County, California — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Republican.

Also running: André White, Sonia Montejano, Karla Carranza, Robert Luna, Eric Strong, Brendan Corbett, Mike Bornman, Alex Villanueva, Brian Warren.

Oscar Martinez is a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He immigrated to the United States as a child from the Dominican Republic. After his military service, he joined the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD), where he has worked for over 16 years. His assignments within the LASD have included working in the jails, on patrol, in professional standards, the public information office, and as a chief's executive aide. He is currently a watch commander at the Palmdale sheriff's station. He lives in Los Angeles County with his wife and two children.

Website: https://www.oscarmartinezforsheriff.com/