Andre Spicer
By Emilie St. John
Contributing Writer
COMPTON — A member of the City Council has announced he is running for mayor in the June 2026 election.
Councilman Andre Spicer announced his candidacy for mayor on a message posted on his social media account Nov. 1.
“Today is more than a campaign announcement — it’s a call to action,” Spicer said. “A call to rise from where we are now and step boldly into what’s next.”
Spicer continued. “Because the truth is, Compton deserves more. More than patched-up promises. More than reactive leadership. More than survival. We deserve a future we build — not one we wait for. That’s why I’m officially announcing my candidacy for mayor of Compton.”
Spicer will run against current Mayor Emma Sharif, who kicked off her re-election campaign recently with a fundraiser hosted by Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr.
Compton is preparing for massive gentrification due to the expansion of the A Line and the city’s efforts to revitalize the surrounding area through transit-oriented development packaged as “Next Stop Compton.”
Spicer has a long history of working for the betterment of the city. He is a lifelong resident and owner of Hub City Radio, which has a tradition of him hosting interviews with local candidates during election season.
Spicer recently celebrated the reopening of Wilson Park, which underwent major renovations after being gifted a mural from the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation that bears the images of the late Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna.
According to his campaign, Spicer led efforts to shut down illegal dispensaries operating in defiance of local laws, installed traffic safety measures to curb street takeovers and cleared nuisance properties and encampments near schools to protect residents and restore peace to neighborhoods.
In March 2023, Spicer received a $90,000 campaign contribution from Andre “Dr. Dre” Young for his mayoral bid who is also listed as a supporter on Spicer’s website.
With Spicer declaring his bid for mayor, it opens the door for a new councilperson for District 2.
Council District 2 was previously represented by Isaac Galvan, Compton’s first Latino council member who became entangled in a voting scandal that removed him from the seat after Spicer filed a civil lawsuit against him.
Emilie St. John is a freelance journalist covering the areas of Carson, Compton, Inglewood and Willowbrook. Send tips to her at emiliesaintjohn@gmail.com.
