Eric Strong Qualifies for the Ballot in the Race for Los Angeles County Sheriff

LOS ANGELES, CA — Veteran law enforcement executive Eric Strong has officially qualified for the ballot in the June 2026 primary election as a candidate for Los Angeles County Sheriff, marking a significant step in a campaign focused on accountability, public safety, and restoring trust between the Sheriff’s Department and the communities it serves. Strong, a Democrat who made a strong showing in the 2022 race finishing in third place, plans on building on that momentum.

A veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Strong is running on a platform centered on transparency, constitutional policing, and rebuilding a department that has too often lost the confidence of the public.

“I’m running for Sheriff because Los Angeles County deserves leadership that puts people first,” said Strong. “Our communities deserve a department that is accountable, professional, and committed to protecting everyone equally. This campaign is about restoring integrity and making sure the Sheriff’s Department works for the people of Los Angeles County.”

Strong’s campaign has drawn support from community members, advocates, and residents across the county who are seeking meaningful reform and responsible leadership in one of the largest sheriff’s departments in the nation.

A 32-year law enforcement veteran and longtime reform advocate, Strong has built his career around improving transparency, strengthening community relationships, and addressing corruption and misconduct within the department. As Unit Commander over patrol and specialized units in the Sheriff’s Department as well as Chief of Campus Safety & Security Operations for the Los Angeles County Probation Department, Strong brings a unique combination of insider knowledge and independent oversight experience to the race.

He went on to serve in the Sheriff’s Department, taking on a wide range of assignments before retiring as Chief of Campus Safety & Security Operations for the L.A. County Probation Department. Over three decades, he has built a reputation for leadership rooted in accountability, fairness, and community trust.

Strong is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Blue Courage Leadership Program, Pepperdine School of Law’s Conflict and Mediation program, and the L.A. County Management Development Program. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Master’s in Criminal Justice Leadership.

If elected, Strong would make history as the first Black Sheriff of Los Angeles County, while also bringing a vision of modern leadership rooted in public safety, fairness, and collaboration with the communities the department serves.

“Public safety and civil rights are not in conflict,” Strong said. “We can have both. The future of policing in Los Angeles County must be rooted in accountability, transparency, and respect for the communities we serve.”

The June 2, 2026 election will give voters the opportunity to choose new leadership for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at a time when many residents are calling for reforms, improved oversight, and a renewed and realized commitment to public trust.

For more information on his campaign please visit strong4sheriff.com. 

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