General Election 2026
The June 9, 2026 City Council Meeting will include consideration of the following Staff Report and proposed Resolutions calling and consolidating the 2026 General Election:
- Staff Report
- Resolution: Calling the 2026 General Election
- Resolution: Consolidating the 2026 Election.
The next General City Election will be on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The Nomination Period begins on Monday, July 13, 2026. To view the election calendar, click here.
Notice of Intent to Circulate Initiative Petitions received by the City Clerk’s Office:
- Airport Land Use and Housing: Notice of Intent (revised) and Ballot Title and Summary.
- Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Parcel Tax: Notice of Intent (revised) and Ballot Title and Summary.
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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 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