Caroline M. Torosis
Incumbent
City of Santa Monica, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Caroline Torosis is the Mayor of Santa Monica and has served on the City Council since December 2022.1 She works as an attorney and policy director for L.A. County Supervisor Holly Mitchell.2 She previously served on the Santa Monica Rent Control Board.2
Her campaign says she expanded the affordable housing pipeline to roughly 4,000 units.3 She highlighted the Right to Counsel for eviction defense and a $6 million renter aid program.4 She backed a $3 million development fund, restaurant fee waivers, and expanded entertainment zones.5 She reported a 12.5% drop in serious crime and full police staffing.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $25,925
- Cash on hand
- $74,010
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $890 | 3% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $22,101 | 85% |
| PACs and other committees | $2,434 | 9% |
| Businesses and other groups | $500 | 2% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $9,000 in 8 gifts. Of this, $1,200 came from the candidate. See the large contribution reports.
Source: City of Santa Monica filings for Torosis for City Council 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Santa Monica City Council - City Council Members, City of Santa Monica. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Caroline Torosis to be sworn in as next Santa Monica mayor, Jesse Zwick as mayor pro tem, City of Santa Monica. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Accomplishments - Mayor Caroline Torosis For City Council, Torosis campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Santa Monica State of the City: Mayor Torosis Highlights Progress, Santa Monica Daily Press. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- LA500 2026: Caroline Torosis - Los Angeles Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements, Torosis for City Council 2026. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- General Election 2026: Caroline Torosis, City of Santa Monica. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements, Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- YIMBY Action endorsement, YIMBY Action. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements, Abundant Housing LA. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements, Streets For All. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Santa Monica · LA Forward Voter Guide, LA Forward. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Santa Monica Forward Endorses Torosis, Gill, and Morrow for City Council, Santa Monica Next. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements splinter across council field, Santa Monica Daily Press. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 General Election Endorsements, Democrats for Israel – Los Angeles. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election, Knock LA (Ground Game LA). Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm Election: LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements (Official Voter Guide), Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.