Alex Villanueva
Alex Villanueva is a former Los Angeles County Sheriff who served from 2018 to 2022. After losing his re-election bid, he made headlines by leaving the Democratic Party—where he had been registered for 44 years—and joining the Republican Party, citing a shift in alignment with his values of personal responsibility and public safety.
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Former LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva discusses Chicago's decision to release a teacher involved in a mass shooting.
CBS News Chicago crew attacked near Adler Planetarium, men arrested
United States· 2026-06-30
Alex Villanueva is a responsible official in Los Angeles County who commented on the homeless population in public transport.
مترو یا میدان قتلگاه | در شبکه حمل و نقل عمومی آمریکا چه خبر است؟
Iran· 2025-09-07
Alex Villanueva is the Los Angeles County sheriff who commented on the circumstances of Tiger Woods's crash.
Gordon Robinson | The underbelly of professional sports | In Focus
Jamaica· 2025-07-27
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is now a registered Republican after leaving the Democratic Party.
Former blue county sheriff ditches Democratic Party, registers RepublicanUnited States· 2025-05-05
