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.
Election winners to take office next week
Successful candidates for the School Board, City Council and Rent Control Board will formally take their seats next week following...
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2022 Election Results
updated Tuesday November 22, 2022 3:45 p.m. Show more
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Early election results favor progressive candidates
Preliminary Santa Monica election results showed Caroline Torosis, Jesse Zwick and LanaNegrete in the lead for city council and incumbents...
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A brief visual history of how midterm elections changed Congressional control since FDR
By Andrea Vale Megan Varner // Getty Images A brief visual history of how midterm elections changed Congressional control since...
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The Transparency Project – Follow the money – Santa Monica ballot measures
Which ballot measures will win the election? It takes two things to win an election; a message and the money...
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Candidates tinkering with what works on the School Board
The following is an analysis of the race from the SMDP Editorial Board. Santa Monica has excellent public schools. Samohi...
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City Council race is a toss-up
The following is an analysis of the race from the SMDP Editorial Board. The forecast of how this year’s council...
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Forum shows bridges and rifts among SMMUSD candidates
Students took the mic this week as hosts of a public forum with candidates running for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified...
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SMDP endorsements on props and measures: Taxes, taxes and more taxes at play on this year’s ballot
There are nine local ballot measures before voters in November. Two-thirds are new taxes in some fashion, two strengthen rent...
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