Palmdale lieutenant to challenge Sheriff Robert Luna in 2026 primary
Briefly

Lt. Oscar Martinez from the Palmdale sheriff's station has declared his intention to run against Sheriff Robert Luna in an upcoming primary election. Martinez, a Marine combat veteran with 16 years of experience in law enforcement, promises strong leadership, modernization of the sheriff's department, and increased support for deputies. He positions his campaign as nonpartisan, emphasizing a commitment to public safety rather than politics, driven by community encouragement following recent controversies in law enforcement.
Today, I am putting my career and everything that I've worked for on the line, not for personal gain but for my partners in law enforcement as well as for the future of public safety in our communities.
This is a nonpartisan race, and I'm running to protect the citizens of this county. No politics, just public safety.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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