He didn't think he'd ever be a lawyer. Now, he might be L.A.'s next city attorney

Los Angeles Times - Oct 23, 2026

L.A. County prosecutor John McKinney burst into the city attorney's race earlier this year, becoming part of a historic primary upset of incumbent Hydee Feldstein Soto. If he wins this November, he'll complete a lifelong underdog story that began with a tough upbringing in New Jersey.

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