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General Election 2018

Click here for the official results of the November 6, 2018 General Municipal Election.
Click here to submit a Public Records Request for past Election information.

Past Election Videos 
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Mobility, Homelessness, Community and Bringing a Divided Community Together

Click here for Rent Control Candidate Forum Videos.
Click here for College Board Candidate Forum Videos.
Click here for School Board Candidate Forum Videos.

Candidates

City Council

College Board

Rent Control Board

School Board

Election Events

Aug 7, 2026
Nomination Period - Last Day to file Nomination Papers at City Clerk's Office.
Aug 10, 2026
Nomination Period - Last day to withdraw nomination papers.
Aug 12, 2026
Extended Nomination Period - Last day to file papers at Clerk's Office, if an incumbent does not file.
Aug 13, 2026
Secretary of State: Public drawing to determine order of names on ballot
Aug 26, 2026
Fair Political Practices Commissions (FPPC) Candidates and Treasurer Webinar (5:30 pm -7:30 pm). Contact clerk@santamonica.gov for link.
Sep 7, 2026
Nomination Filing Period - First day for write-in candidates to pick up nomination papers from City Clerk's Office.
Oct 5, 2026
LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: First day to mail Vote by Mail ballots
Oct 19, 2026
Register to Vote - Last day to register to be mailed a Vote by Mail ballot.
Oct 20, 2026
Nomination Filing Period - Last day for write-in candidates to file nomination papers at City Clerk's Office.
Nov 3, 2026
Election Day (Vote Center hours 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
Dec 8, 2026
Council meeting to install new officers in Council Chambers (Tentative).
Feb 1, 2027
Semi-Annual Campaign Disclosure Statements due