The first campaign finance disclosures of the 2026 election cycle are in, and they reveal early frontrunners across four Santa Monica races even as the field of hopefuls continues to grow well beyond those who have reported raising money.In the City Council race, Douglas Trussler leads all candidates in total fundraising with $75,420, partly from a personal loan. Incumbent Caroline Torosis holds the strongest cash position and the deepest local …
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