General Election 2026
Eli Gill
- Election Date
- Nov 3, 2026
- Candidate Type
- City Council 4-year
- Occupation
- Business Operations Manager
Candidate Statement in English
I’m Eli Gill. Santa Monica has been my home for more than 20 years. It is where my wife and I are raising two children in public schools, living in a rent-controlled apartment.
I am running for City Council because I want our children to inherit a city as full of opportunity as the one that welcomed us.
That means affordable housing, strong tenant protections, great public schools, safe streets, thriving local businesses, and clean, welcoming public spaces. It also means a city government that listens and delivers.
After a fatal collision at 19th and Idaho, I worked with neighbors to win four-way stops and make our intersections safer. That experience showed me what is possible when neighbors come together and refuse to accept that nothing can change.
I bring the perspective of a renter, public-school parent, neighborhood advocate, and business operations leader.
I am proudly endorsed by Santa Monica Forward, former Mayors Gleam Davis and Pam O’Connor, and Councilmembers Jesse Zwick and Barry Snell.
I believe Santa Monica’s best days are ahead. Together, we can build a safer, more affordable, vibrant city where everyone can enjoy an exceptional quality of life.
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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