Eunisses Hernandez
Eunisses Hernandez (born 1990) is an American activist and politician, currently serving as a member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 1st district since 2022. A member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America, Hernandez defeated incumbent councilmember Gil Cedillo in an upset in the 2022 election.
Eunisses Hernandez | |
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| Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 1st district | |
| Assumed office December 12, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Gil Cedillo |
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| Born | 1990 (age 33–34) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Long Beach (BA) |
A self-described police and prison abolitionist, Hernandez was endorsed by progressive groups and leaders like City Councilman Mike Bonin and Dolores Huerta, and the Los Angeles Times. Hernandez declared victory on June 18, 2022, before the final vote tally, which was certified on July 1, 2022. Cedillo conceded the same day.
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