General Election 2020

Click here for the official results of the November 2, 2020 General Municipal Election.
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Election Events

Jul 13, 2026
Nomination Period - First Day to pick up nomination papers. Candidate Workshop at 10 AM and from City Clerk's Office by appointment.
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

Resources

Taxpayer Protection/Oaks Initiative Log (Excel)

Top 5 FAQs on November 2020 Election

Regulations Relating to Election Campaigns