“I didn't know how to do a press release, so I'd call the local Assembly member and say, 'Hey, can you fax me one of your press releases?' 'Which one?' 'Any one.'”

American politician

Kevin de León is an American politician. Born Kevin Alexander Leon, he served on the Los Angeles City Council for District 14 from 2020 to 2024. A Democrat, he is also known for his campaigns for higher office, including his 2018 run for the United States Senate in California. He was defeated in that Senate race by Dianne Feinstein, and later finished third in the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election with 7.79% of the vote. His public profile is tied to California politics and electoral contests in Los Angeles and beyond.