John McKinney
City of Los Angeles, City Attorney
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Overview
John McKinney is a Los Angeles County deputy district attorney.1 He has spent much of his nearly 30-year legal career in the Major Crimes Division prosecuting violent cases.2 He prosecuted the killers of rapper Nipsey Hussle and, according to his campaign, has handled about 40 murder cases.3
McKinney prioritizes public safety, including action on organized retail theft, drug dealing, and street racing.2 He supports more aggressive misdemeanor gun prosecutions and using arrests to move homeless people into mental health or addiction treatment.4 His campaign proposes restoring a Neighborhood Prosecutor Program, starting with two prosecutors assigned to downtown.5 He also says he would reduce legal payouts by improving training for city workers and police.3
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $308,540
- Cash on hand
- $163,003
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $2,003 | 1% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $256,627 | 83% |
| PACs and other committees | $11,553 | 4% |
| Businesses and other groups | $38,357 | 12% |
Source: Los Angeles City Ethics Commission filings for John McKinney for City Attorney 2026 General
Endorsements
Sources
- Who will be Los Angeles' next city attorney?, NBC Los Angeles. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Your guide to the L.A. city attorney's race: McKinney vs. Roy, Los Angeles Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Your guide to the L.A. city attorney’s race: three against Hydee Feldstein Soto, Los Angeles Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Leaked files, 'nuclear verdicts': Inside the L.A. city attorney race, Los Angeles Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- On the Issues, John McKinney for City Attorney. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsement: John McKinney for Los Angeles city attorney, Los Angeles Daily News. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements - John McKinney for City Attorney, John McKinney for City Attorney. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Councilwoman Park Endorses John McKinney for City Attorney, Westside Current. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- L.A. Jobs PAC 2026 Voter Guide, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- The John McKinney Interview Emphasizes Law & Order in City Attorney Bid, CityWatch LA. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Housing Providers Meet John McKinney for L.A. City Attorney, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 Voter Guide, BOMA Greater Los Angeles. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Momentum Continues As John Mckinney Campaign Announces VAL*PAC Endorsement, John McKinney for City Attorney. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- November 2026 General Election Endorsements, Democrats for Israel – Los Angeles. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- LAGOP Endorsement Lookup, November 3, 2026 General Election, Republican Party of Los Angeles County. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.