U.S. House candidate · California 35th District
Norma Torres
Overview
Poliscope ↗$923K
Raised this cycle
2025–26 · FEC
$24
Outside support
FEC regular reports
$0
Outside opposition
FEC regular reports
2%
Small-dollar share
57%
In-state share
4
Flags
Raised and spent are the FEC's official 2025–26 totals through Oct 14, 2026. Poliscope, which supplies the donor, PAC and sector breakdowns on this page, has not loaded the latest report yet and shows $769K raised through Jun 30, 2026, so those breakdowns cover an earlier period.
Norma Torres is a Democratic Representative from CA (District 35). Torres's campaign has raised $769K from 218 donors. Funding includes 1.9% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 56.9% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include SELF/PHYSICIAN, BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE, HACKMAN CAPITAL PARTNERS. Campaign committees include NORMA TORRES FOR CONGRESS.
Backed byProvisional
AIPAC
- AIPAC PAC gave $4,994 (2026)
- AIPAC PAC gave $17,313 (2024)
Industry moneyProvisional
Union PAC
- SEIU COPE gave $2,500 (2026)
- SEIU COPE gave $5,000 (2024)
- AFSCME PEOPLE gave $10,000 (2026)
- AFSCME PEOPLE gave $10,000 (2024)
- IBEW PAC gave $7,500 (2026)
- IBEW PAC gave $10,000 (2024)
- UFCW Active Ballot Club gave $3,500 (2026)
- UFCW Active Ballot Club gave $1,500 (2024)
- Teamsters DRIVE gave $6,000 (2026)
- Teamsters DRIVE gave $2,500 (2024)
- AFT COPE gave $10,000 (2026)
- AFT COPE gave $10,000 (2024)
- UA Union Plumbers & Pipefitters Vote PAC gave $5,000 (2024)
- UAW V-CAP gave $5,000 (2024)
- LIUNA PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- LIUNA PAC gave $10,000 (2024)
- NALC PAC gave $7,500 (2024)
- Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee gave $5,000 (2026)
- Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee gave $10,000 (2024)
Realtors PAC
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $10,000 (2024)
Records
Accepted gifts or sponsored travel
- 4 gift or travel filings
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Money
Poliscope ↗$923K
Total raised
FEC, through Oct 14, 2026
$268K
From individuals
$43K unitemized
$499K
From PACs
218
Donors
avg $899
27%
Large-donor share
$0
Self-funding
personal-funds loans made in 2025–26
By election cycle
- 2014 231 donors$478K
- 2016 223 donors$608K
- 2018 264 donors$626K
- 2020 297 donors$657K
- 2022 284 donors$784K
- 2024 240 donors$943K
- 2026 331 donors$769K
Contribution sizes
- <$200 76 gifts · 1%$4K
- $200-$499 39 gifts · 3%$10K
- $500-$999 68 gifts · 12%$36K
- $1,000-$2,899 114 gifts · 49%$153K
- $2,900+ 31 gifts · 35%$108K
Top donor sectorsProvisional
- SELF/PHYSICIAN 15 gifts$8K
- BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE 2 gifts$7K
- HACKMAN CAPITAL PARTNERS 2 gifts$7K
- ROUTE 66 SHOOTING SPORTS PARK 2 gifts$7K
- LA SALLE MEDICAL 2 gifts$6K
- RED CHAMBER CO. 2 gifts$6K
- MILLER BARONDESS 2 gifts$5K
- FOSTER GRAHAM MILSTEIN & CALISHER, LLP 1 gifts$4K
- RIDA 1 gifts$4K
- SHARESPOST FINANCIAL CORP. 2 gifts$4K
- BGR GROUP 7 gifts$4K
- BGCP 1 gifts$4K
- CAPITAL GROUP 1 gifts$4K
- MRC 1 gifts$4K
- OGILVY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 4 gifts$4K
Top donor employersProvisional
Individual contributions grouped by the employer donors list on their filings.
- SELF/PHYSICIAN 1 donors · 15 gifts$8K
- BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- HACKMAN CAPITAL PARTNERS 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- ROUTE 66 SHOOTING SPORTS PARK 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- LA SALLE MEDICAL 1 donors · 2 gifts$6K
- RED CHAMBER CO. 2 donors · 2 gifts$6K
- MILLER BARONDESS 1 donors · 2 gifts$5K
- FOSTER GRAHAM MILSTEIN & CALISHER, LLP 1 donors · 1 gifts$4K
- RIDA 1 donors · 1 gifts$4K
- SHARESPOST FINANCIAL CORP. 1 donors · 2 gifts$4K
- BGR GROUP 7 donors · 7 gifts$4K
- BGCP 1 donors · 1 gifts$4K
- CAPITAL GROUP 1 donors · 1 gifts$4K
- MRC 1 donors · 1 gifts$4K
- OGILVY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 3 donors · 4 gifts$4K
Top contributorsProvisional
| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lally, James M Dr. | individual | CA | $7,550 | — | 15 |
| RADER, KEVIN | individual | FL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| HACKMAN, MICHAEL | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| WANG, PATRICK | individual | NY | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| LIN, HSIN I. (VIVIAN) | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| ARTEAGA, ALBERT | individual | CA | $6,000 | — | 2 |
| TURNER, LAUREN | individual | CA | $5,000 | — | 2 |
| MILLER, SKIP | individual | CA | $5,000 | — | 2 |
| BAKER, LARA | individual | CO | $4,000 | — | 1 |
| MITZNER, LAURA | individual | CO | $4,000 | — | 1 |
| ROGOFF, LISA | individual | CO | $4,000 | — | 2 |
| WICZYK, PHILLIPS | individual | CA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| PESKIN, BIANCA | individual | MA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| SATCHU, ASIF | individual | CA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| DE TOLEDO, PHILIP | individual | CA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
PAC contributors
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | MN | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE | DC | $10,000 | 3 |
| DELOITTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION - COPE | MD | $10,000 | 5 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $9,000 | 4 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $7,500 | 2 |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | IL | $7,500 | 4 |
| ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | TX | $7,500 | 3 |
| EMPLOYEES OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION PAC | VA | $7,000 | 4 |
| AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PAC | VA | $7,000 | 5 |
| AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC) | DC | $6,500 | 4 |
| AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION PHYSICAL THERAPY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PT-PAC) | VA | $6,000 | 4 |
| NUCOR CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | NC | $6,000 | 4 |
Where the money comes from
- CA 57% · home state$177K
- NY 9%$27K
- MA 8%$26K
- CO 8%$24K
- DC 5%$16K
- AL 2%$7K
- AZ 2%$7K
- FL 2%$7K
- VA 1%$5K
- PA 1%$4K
- NM 96%$3K
- TX 80%$3K
How the campaign spends
FEC ↗NORMA TORRES FOR CONGRESS: $712K across 692 operating expenditures, Jan 3, 2025 to May 13, 2026. FEC Schedule B.
Top payees
| Payee | State | Purposes | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITI CARDS (CREDIT CARD) | CA | credit card payment | $154,479 | 17 |
| JACOBSON & ZILBER STRATEGIES LLC | CA | media buy services · media production services | $86,000 | 2 |
| HM CONSULTING | MD | fundraising consulting · reimbursement for delivery services · reimbursement for postage | $72,474 | 23 |
| GOODMAN CAMPAIGNS, LLC | TX | texting services · fundraising consulting services · texting list rental | $44,621 | 18 |
| URIBE PRINTING, INC. | CA | mailer card · walk piece card · 12/02/25 printing services | $41,479 | 7 |
| YOLANDA MIRANDA AND ASSOC., INC. | CA | accounting services · postage · reimbursement for delivery services | $39,810 | 20 |
| LAMAR COMPANIES | GA | digital services | $35,425 | 1 |
| DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | DC | 01/21/2026 contribution | $25,000 | 1 |
| NUMERO, INC. | CA | 04/01/26 fundraising services · 03/01/26 fundraising services · 02/01/26 fundraising services | $23,200 | 16 |
| PACHECO'S METAL FABRICATION | CA | security gate | $17,000 | 3 |
| JAFAM CORPORATION | CA | rent space | $15,170 | 16 |
| U.S. POSTAL SERVICES | CA | postage | $13,987 | 1 |
By stated purpose
- credit card payment 17 payments$154K
- media buy services 1 payments$75K
- fundraising consulting 7 payments$45K
- digital services 1 payments$35K
- texting services 14 payments$35K
- accounting services 14 payments$32K
- 01/21/2026 contribution 1 payments$25K
- fundraising consulting services 6 payments$24K
- mailer card 1 payments$23K
- security gate 3 payments$17K
- rent space 16 payments$15K
- filing fee for us representative 4 payments$15K
Outside spending & dark money
FEC ↗Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against. Totals are the FEC's figures from regular reports, which are newer than Poliscope's.
| Spender | Stance | Spent | Network | Dark money in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ORANGE AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES' COMMUNITY ACTION FUND PAC C00687848 | Support | $24 12 filings | — |
Voting record
Congress.gov ↗2,915 roll calls on record: 1,606 yea, 1,090 nay, 35 not voting.
1000 of 1000
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 2403 Retire through Ownership Act | Yea | Passed 401–14 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9497 Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 415–9 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act | Yea | Passed 417–3 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". | Nay | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 10326 PROOF Act | Nay | Passed 217–207 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9576 National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 352–72 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 262–159 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 93 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Yea | Passed 220–204 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 210 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". | Nay | Passed 216–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 9500 Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | Yea | Passed 408–17 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 343–79 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 4646 Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 424–0 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 8278 Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | Yea | Passed 417–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2978 GUARD Act | Yea | Passed 414–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | No | Passed 214–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Nay | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1486 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Nay | Passed 232–147 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 3276 Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 345–60 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 4219 National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 371–33 | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 237–169 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1501 Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | Nay | Passed 218–201 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. | Nay | Failed 212–206 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1498 In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards. | Yea | Passed 413–2 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 219–196 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Yea | Failed 202–212 |
Bills sponsored and cosponsored
Congress.gov ↗| Bill | Title | Role | Policy area | Latest action | Law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10600 | To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 1567 | Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses. | cosponsor | Health | Sep 21, 2026 | — |
| 1559 | Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week". | cosponsor | Education | Sep 17, 2026 | — |
| 979 | AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Science, Technology, Communications | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 10473 | Justice for Ukrainian Children Act | cosponsor | — | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 10448 | Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act | cosponsor | — | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 309 | National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 2175 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the "Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 4662 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 1511 | Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget. | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 3, 2026 | — |
| 10257 | To require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities. | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 3, 2026 | — |
| 1481 | Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas. | cosponsor | Congress | Aug 13, 2026 | — |
| 10061 | Wildfire Response and Readiness Act | cosponsor | Public Lands and Natural Resources | Aug 6, 2026 | — |
| 9941 | Right to IVF Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Health | Jul 23, 2026 | — |
| 9922 | AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Jul 23, 2026 | — |
Committees
FEC ↗Campaign committees
| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMA TORRES FOR CONGRESS | C00557652 | H / P | principal | $4.13M |
Terms in Congress
| end | fax | url | type | party | phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-03 | 202-225-8671 | https://torres.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 202-225-6161 |
| 2019-01-03 | 202-225-8671 | https://torres.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 202-225-6161 |
| 2021-01-03 | — | https://torres.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 202-225-6161 |
| 2023-01-03 | — | https://torres.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 202-225-6161 |
| 2025-01-03 | — | https://torres.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 202-225-6161 |
| 2027-01-03 | — | https://torres.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 202-225-6161 |
Stock trades
Filings ↗STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. Amounts are the ranges filers report.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Gifts & travel
Filings ↗| Year | Type | Source / sponsor | Description / destination | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | travel | Aspen Institute, Inc. and the Gates Foundation | Kenya (May 23, 2026 – May 31, 2026) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2025 | travel | Aspen Institute, Inc. and Rockefeller Foundation | Italy (Apr 18, 2025 – Apr 26, 2025) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2024 | travel | American Israel Education Foundation | Israel (Mar 24, 2024 – Mar 31, 2024) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2022 | travel | United Nations Foundation and Eleanor Crook Foundation | Sudan, South Sudan (Jul 2, 2022 – Jul 10, 2022) | — | PDF ↗ |
Lobbying ties
Poliscope ↗Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
Top donor industries: SELF/PHYSICIAN, BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE, HACKMAN CAPITAL PARTNERS, ROUTE 66 SHOOTING SPORTS PARK, LA SALLE MEDICAL. See money.
Financial disclosures
Poliscope ↗Executive-branch (OGE 278e) disclosures, which apply to candidates who served as federal appointees.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Past races
FEC ↗| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | House | CA | 35 | H4CA35031 | $769K |
| 2024 | House | CA | 35 | H4CA35031 | $943K |
| 2022 | House | CA | 35 | H4CA35031 | $784K |
| 2020 | House | CA | 35 | H4CA35031 | $657K |
| 2018 | House | CA | 35 | H4CA35031 | $626K |
| 2016 | House | CA | 35 | H4CA35031 | $608K |
| 2014 | House | CA | 35 | H4CA35031 | $478K |
Source: Poliscope (poliscope.org), compiled from FEC, Congress.gov, LDA, SEC, OGE and congressional gift and travel records. Snapshot Oct 25, 2026. Flags are definitions of this site, listed on the hot buttons page; each is checked with documented rules against the filings above.