Eunisses Hernandez

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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 during the primary in an upset in the 2022 election. A self-described police and prison abolitionist, Hernandez was endorsed by progressive groups and leaders like City Councilman Mike Bonin and Dolores Huerta, as well as the Los Angeles Times. Following the June 2022 election, news outlets including the Los Angeles Daily News, ABC7, and the Los Angeles Times reported that Hernandez had effectively defeated incumbent Gil Cedillo. The election results were certified on July 1, 2022, and Cedillo conceded the same day.

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