
Republican · California's 32nd District · 2026
Larry Thompson
Thompson drove from Mississippi to Hollywood after finishing law school in 1968, aiming for a career in show business.
Biography
Larry Thompson drove from Mississippi to Hollywood after finishing law school in 1968, aiming to build a life in show business.1 His campaign recalls a three day trip ending at Hollywood and Vine.1 He now lives in Malibu and has a daughter and a son.1
Thompson became an entertainment lawyer, talent manager and film producer, founding the Larry A. Thompson Organization.1 His work included managing Patti Davis, Ronald Reagan's daughter, from 1982 to 1986.1 His biography also records Army Reserve service from 1968 to 1974, mostly in Torrance, California.1
He helped lead Bob Dole's 1996 presidential campaign in California and previously sought Congress as an independent in 2020 and a Republican in 2024.1 His proposed initiatives include congressional term limits, financial literacy education in public high schools and phasing out federal income taxes over four years.2 His 2025 campaign launch included a proposal to work with developer Rick Caruso on rebuilding Malibu and Pacific Palisades after the fires.3
His platform calls for stricter immigration enforcement, lower taxes and incentives to keep film and music production in California.4 He personally opposes abortion but also opposes a federal ban, favoring decisions by the states.4 He supports cryptocurrency development and allowing oil and alternative energy sources to compete in the market.4