SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica announced on Tuesday, July 7 that the nomination period for three seats on the Santa Monica City Council, three seats on the Rent Control Board, four seats on the Santa Monica-Malibu School District Board and four seats on the Santa Monica College District Board opens on Monday, July 13.
Interested candidates are asked to attend the Candidate Workshop on July 13 at 10 a.m. in City Hall Council Chambers to learn about the nomination process and pick up forms.
Candidates unable to attend the workshop must make appointments to pick up nomination packets after the workshop. For available appointment dates/times, visit the city’s election website.
Completed forms must be filed by Friday, August 7 at 5 p.m. The filing period will be extended to Wednesday, August 12 at 5:30 p.m. if an incumbent does not file nomination papers.
Interested individuals can visit www.santamonica.gov/elections/2026-11-03 for appointment times, general resources on how to run for office and other election information. Election Day will take place on Tuesday, November 3.
By Danny Jones