Elections
Stay informed about Santa Monica's electoral process through our comprehensive election coverage. From city council races and local measures to school board elections and voter initiatives, we provide detailed reporting on the issues and candidates shaping our city's future. Our coverage includes candidate profiles, ballot measure analysis, voting information, and election results for all local contests. Follow campaign developments, debate coverage, voter guides, and election procedures through our timely reporting. Whether tracking specific races or seeking general election information, trust Santa Monica Daily Press for thorough, nonpartisan coverage of local democratic processes.
5 things to know about the California election
Turnout has been heavy during the early voting period as Californians cast ballots for president, the state Legislature, local offices...
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Election could move California further left on taxes, race
Tuesday's election will test the boundaries of California's left-leaning politics as a new generation of state voters is being asked...
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Letters, texts, caravans, parades: Advocates mobilize voters
Sometimes her hand hurt, but Nancy Gehman kept writing. Every evening from July until mid-October, the 85-year-old retiree sat with...
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Play the Call the Election game
https://smdp.typeform.com/to/gHJEPV5o Prizes range from gift cards to local businesses to some cool smdp swag if you get 100% of the...
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11-Day Vote Centers Now Open
A pair of 11-Day Vote Centers opened in Santa Monica Saturday, meaning local residents now have the
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Trump, Biden lawyer up, brace for White House legal battle
President Donald Trump's and Democratic rival Joe Biden's campaigns are assembling armies of powerful lawyers for the possibility that the...
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SMDP City Council Endorsements
To responsibly participate in democracy, you must do your research. This year, the Daily Press staff has published over 22...
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Santa Monica Rent Control endorsements
With a $5.2M annual budget and 25 full-time city employees, the Santa Monica Rent Control department by itself is the...
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Daily Press “Vote Local 2020” podcast series interviews 23 candidates
The Daily Press has released its Vote Local 2020 podcast series featuring interviews with 24 candida
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