General Election 2026

Brett Morrow

Election Date
Nov 3, 2026
Candidate Type
City Council 4-year
Occupation
Health Official/Commissioner
Candidate Statement in English

I am a husband, dad, renter, public health leader, former congressional staffer, and member of the Housing and Human Services Commission. I am running to help build a safer, more affordable, and more inclusive Santa Monica.


For more than 25 years, I have advanced progressive values as an activist, volunteer, and public servant. I have worked to protect workers, improve public health, strengthen the social safety net, and help communities navigate complex challenges. I know how to build partnerships, secure resources, and turn ideas into results.


My priorities:

  • Affordability: Protect renters, make housing more affordable, and ease the cost of living.
  • Safe, healthy neighborhoods: Improve public safety, address homelessness, strengthen mental health and addiction services, and keep our streets, parks, and public spaces clean.
  • A stronger local economy: Support workers, small businesses, and a vibrant Downtown.
  • Effective government: Bring transparency, accountability, collaboration, and practical problem-solving to City Hall.

I am endorsed by Assemblymember Rick Zbur, five of Santa Monica’s seven City Councilmembers, along with members of the Santa Monica College Board, Rent Control Board, and dozens of leaders across our community.


I would be honored to earn your vote.


Instagram/TikTok/Facebook: @OnlyInSantaMonica 


Contact Us:

2632 Wilshire Blvd
#245
Santa Monica, California 90403



Election Events

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

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

California Secretary of State

Fair Political Practices Commission

Prohibited Election Activities