Samantha Mota
Democratic
U.S. Representative, 37th District
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Overview
Samantha Mota is a community advocate running for California’s 37th Congressional District.1 She served as a commissioner on the Santa Monica Public Safety Reform and Oversight Commission, which reviewed law enforcement policies.2
Her platform includes backing a national health insurance system with dental, vision, and mental health coverage, and supporting the Green New Deal, the Homes for All Act, and tuition-free public college.3 She also proposes ending U.S. aid to Israel, passing the For the People Act, and ending the Citizens United ruling.3 Her campaign says she will focus on community funding and policies that reduce corruption and increase equity.2
Her activism began with Climate Action Santa Monica, where she advocated for community green spaces.4 Her campaign says she also lobbied the City of Santa Monica to support Assembly Bill 551, a measure to promote local food production and reduce waste.2
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- June 5, 2024 to September 30, 2026
- Raised
- $11,409Of this, $6,108 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $208
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts from people ($200 or less) | $3,665 | 32% |
| Larger gifts from people | $1,636 | 14% |
| The candidate | $6,108 | 54% |
Source: Federal Election Commission filings for Samantha Mota for Congress
Endorsements
- Knock LA5
Sources
- Samantha Mota, CA-37 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, Los Angeles Daily News. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- About, Samantha Mota for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Top Progressive Candidates, Progressive Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 DSA-LB Primary Voter Guide, Democratic Socialists of America - Long Beach. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election, Knock LA (Ground Game LA). Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.