General Election 2024
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Candidates
City Council 4-year
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Ericka Lesley
Rent Control Board Chair -
Oscar de la Torre
City of Santa Monica Councilmember -
Dan Hall
Businessperson/Pier Chair -
Ellis Raskin
Environmental Attorney -
Vivian A. Roknian
Small Business Owner -
John Putnam
Small Business Owner -
Phil Brock
Mayor/City Councilmember -
Wade Kelley
Guitar Guy -
Barry A. Snell
Santa Monica College Trustee/CPA -
Natalya Zernitskaya
Financial Analyst
School Board 4-year
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 13, 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
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk