Government Affairs

October 14, 2026

Greater Los Angeles REALTORS® Releases General Election Endorsements

CULVER CITY – The Greater Los Angeles REALTORS® has released its list of REALTOR® Champion endorsed candidates for the November 3rd election.  

These candidates received endorsements based off their responses to questions focused on housing production, homeownership, small business, and private property rights. REALTOR® Champions are candidates who understand the importance of housing, homeownership, and strong communities. 

The core pillars of GLAR’s endorsement and evaluation criteria are:

  • Housing: Support for policies that expand housing opportunities and increase supply across the region. 
  • Economy: Support policies and leadership for a stronger, more affordable, and more resilient local economy. 
  • Communities: Invest in safe, vibrant neighborhoods and strong local communities for current and future generations. 
  •  Policy: Advocate for common-sense policies that protect property rights and support sustainable growth in Los Angeles. 

Candidates endorsements are based on their support of: 

  • Protecting small businesses 
  • Increasing housing production
  • Increasing homeownership 
  • Protecting Private property rights 

View a full list of endorsed candidates and rationale for their endorsements here. 

Endorsed State Candidates: 

Ben Allen
California Insurance Commissioner 

Sara Hernandez
State Senate District 26 

Brian Goldsmith
State Senate District 24 

Deborah Klein Lopez
State Assembly District 42 

Endorsed Los Angeles City Candidates 

John McKinney
Los Angeles City Attorney 

Jose Ugarte
Los Angeles City Council District 9 

Endorsed Los Angeles City Ballot Measures: 

Yes on PRK
Charter Amendment 


Endorsed Culver City Candidates

Kimberley Griffin
City Council 

Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin
City Council 

Endorsed Santa Monica Candidates 

Lana Negrete
City Council

Doug Trussler
City Council

Phil Brock
City Council 

Endorsed West Hollywood Candidates 

Larry Block
City Council 

Kyle Brazeal
City Council 

Please note: GLAR did not issue endorsements in all races.  

To read more about the endorsed candidates and GLAR’s endorsement process, please visit GLAR’s website.  

 

About GLAR: GLAR represents over 10,000 REALTOR® and AFFILIATE Members in the cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. REALTOR® members set themselves apart and above thousands of other real estate licensees who are outside of organized real estate and who do not benefit from the strong positioning of a leadership organization. 

  • Greater Los Angeles REALTORS® Releases General Election Endorsements

  • Meet the Candidates: GLAR Hosts Local REALTOR® Champions

  • C.A.R. Sponsors Proposition 37 for the November 3 Ballot

  • Santa Monica Mayor Caroline Torosis Joins GLAR for a Conversation on Santa Monica’s Future