Lindsay Horvath Won’t Run for L.A. Mayor

Lindsay Horvath, a Los Angeles County Supervisor, has decided against running for mayor of Los Angeles. This decision seems to stem from ongoing tensions with current Mayor Karen Bass. Horvath made her announcement clear in a recent statement.

In her video message posted on X, she expressed, “After much prayer and honest conversations with my family, friends, and partners in this business, I have decided not to run for mayor in 2026.”

Instead of pursuing the mayoral seat, Horvath plans to focus on her re-election as County Supervisor. She mentioned that she wouldn’t shy away from challenges but intends to build upon her existing efforts.

This announcement follows a notable incident where Mayor Bass removed Horvath from a list of 500 invitees for an upcoming State of the Union address.

The tension between the two has been evident, particularly during the recent Palisades fire. Horvath accused Bass of sidelining county efforts as wildfires surged, which was compounded by wind threats and mudslide risks.

Additionally, their disagreements extend to homeless policy, where Horvath has advocated for redirecting substantial funds from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Bass has cautioned that such moves might hinder progress and introduce more bureaucracy.

Meanwhile, billionaire developer Rick Caruso has confirmed he is not entering the mayoral race, even after speculations arose about his candidacy following reports suggesting Bass may have misrepresented details related to the Palisades wildfire.

With several potential candidates stepping back, the pool of challengers to Bass is quickly diminishing. Just recently, former L.A. Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner also withdrew from the race after the tragic passing of his 22-year-old daughter.