"After much prayer and many honest conversations with my family, friends, and partners in this work, I have decided not to enter the 2026 mayoral race," Horvath said in a statement. "Our work in Los Angeles County is not yet finished, and the entire County deserves a brighter future, too."
Horvath was reportedly considering a run for the mayor's office. In a video posted on social media, Horvath said she will focus on reelection for a second term on the Board of Supervisors, representing the Third Supervisorial District.
Billionaire developer Rick Caruso confirmed this week he would not run for mayor after reconsidering the decision following a Los Angeles Times report claiming Bass directed the watering down of an after-action report on the Palisades Fire. Bass' office vehemently denied the allegations.
Austin Beutner, a former LAUSD superintendent, also withdrew from the race this week following the death of his 22-year-old daughter last month.
The deadline to file a declaration of intention for the June primary election is noon Saturday. More than 20 candidates are running for mayor of L.A.
City News Service contributed to this report.