General Election 2026
Daniel Ivanov
- Election Date
- Nov 3, 2026
- Candidate Type
- City Council 4-year
- Occupation
- Rent Control Board Chair/Attorney
Candidate Statement in English
Dear Neighbors,
I’m running for City Council because Santa Monica should be a place where people can build a life, not just get by.
I’m the son of immigrants who came to this country with very little and worked multiple jobs to give our family a shot at something better. That upbringing taught me what it takes to move forward against real odds, and it’s shaped everything I’ve done since, as an attorney working on complex legal and policy issues, and as Chair of the Santa Monica Rent Control Board, where I’ve helped protect one of the strongest tenant protection systems in California.
Like so many residents, I rely on the protections that make it possible to live here. I’ve seen how quickly rising costs can push people out, and how fragile that stability has become for working families, young professionals, and longtime residents alike.
Santa Monica faces real challenges: the cost of living keeps climbing, small businesses are struggling to recover, and residents deserve clean, safe neighborhoods they’re proud to call home.
I believe the answer isn’t more division, it’s bringing people together to actually solve problems. I’d be honored to earn your vote on November 3, 2026. Learn more about my campaign at www.electdannyivanov.com
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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