Local Election Coverage
Summary
Santa Monica’s local election races are being broken down into a quick guide so residents can actually figure out who to vote for. If you live here and plan to cast a ballot, this is the shortcut you need before Election Day.
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There’s no direct hit to your wallet—this is information, not a spending program—though informed voting can shape future city budgets.
Santa Monica voters who want a quick, clear guide to the candidates and races before casting a ballot.
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Westside Voters Weigh Urban Planning and Incumbency in First Post-Wildfire Mayoral Race - Santa Monica Mirror
As Pacific Palisades rebuilds in the wake of devastating wildfires, voters across coastal Westside communities—from Ocean Park to the bluffs—are scrutinizing city leadership ahead of the upcoming mayoral electi...
To The Polls
(Next can’t endorse candidates as part of a federally recognized 501c(3) public charity, but we can ballot measures. Vote Yes on ES! And if you haven’t voted yet, the city provides information on where to find drop boxes and voting locations. At this...
PSA: All BBB Rides Are Free Today (Election Day)
Big Blue Bus (BBB) is making it easier for community members to get to the polls by offering FREE rides system-wide on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for General Election Day. As part of its commitment to connecting riders to essential destinations, Big ...
CA, LA County Assure Voters Election Is Secure Despite Trump Admin Challenge
California and Los Angeles County officials reassure voters that Tuesday's midterm election is secure, as the Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to set aside roughly 20,000 mail ballots. Voting locations and ballot drop boxes are available across LA County.
Early Results Shows a Clean Sweep For the Left in California Ballot Measures. Becerra 18% Points Over Hilton
Statewide, Democrats are ahead in most executive offices, while voters are supporting several housing- and education-related measures and rejecting others on voter ID, a billionaire wealth tax, and public campaign financing. These figures come from t...
Santa Monica's election descends into incivility—here's what's happening
Santa Monica's city council election faces unprecedented incivility with online harassment, false allegations, and smear campaigns targeting female candidates like Mayor Torosis and Ashley Oelsen.
Election Cheatsheet Part 2: Santa Monica Races Analyzed
Election Cheatsheet Part 2: Santa Monica Races Analyzed Santa Monica Daily Press
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