Rick Caruso

RunningChallenger

Race

CAmayorNovember 3, 2026

About

Billionaire real estate developer and founder of Caruso Affiliated. Spent over $100 million on his 2022 mayoral campaign, losing to Bass. Former president of the LA Police Commission and DWP Board. Focused on reducing crime, cleaning up streets, and business-friendly governance.

In the News

Left-Leaning

Vanity FairAug 14

The Rebuilding of the Palisades—and Rick Caruso - Vanity Fair

PoliticoFeb 26

Rick Caruso’s next act - Politico

PoliticoJan 16

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso won’t run for California governor or LA mayor - Politico

Los Angeles TimesJan 16

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso will not run for L.A. mayor or California governor - Los Angeles Times

PoliticoAug 3

The billionaire mall magnate who could jolt the California governor's race - Politico

Right-Leaning

Hoover InstitutionMay 1

Obama, Clinton, Biden, and Bernie Pushed to Get Karen Bass Elected as LA Mayor. How Do They View Their Choice Now? - Hoover Institution

National ReviewMay 16

Rick Caruso’s Campaign Is a Sign America’s Political Ground Is Shifting - National Review

Other Sources

FOX404d ago

Inside California Politics – October 31, 2026 - FOX40

ABC7 Los AngelesOct 26

In ABC7 exclusive, Rick Caruso says he's voting for Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race - ABC7 Los Angeles

LAmagOct 20

Rick Caruso Praises Karen Bass but Stops Short of Endorsement - LAmag

The Free PressJan 6

Saving California? It’s ‘Just Not That Complicated,’ Says Rick Caruso. - The Free Press

CalMattersJun 13

Rick Caruso is considering another political run. His best shot might be California's highest office - CalMatters

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