We had a packed meeting last night at the Santa Monica Democratic Club! We were joined by three statewide candidates seeking our endorsement for the June primary: LACCD Trustee Nichelle Henderson (State Superintendent candidate), Sausalito Councilmember Janelle Kellman (Lieutenant Governor candidate), and Senator Ben Allen (Insurance Commissioner candidate). We’ll endorse in these races in the spring. We heard from two of… Read More →
Category Archives: Club Vote
2025 Endorsement Results
Last night the membership of the Santa Monica Democratic Club endorsed candidates for Senate District 24, Treasurer, Controller, Attorney General, and Secretary of State. Per our Club Bylaws, 55% support is required in order to earn a Club endorsement.Endorsed candidates/positions listed below in bold blue. State Senate District 24 (224 ballots cast)Sion Roy – 189 votes (77%)John Erickson… Read More →
September 10: State Senate Debate
For the past year, candidates running to succeed Sen. Ben Allen in the State Senate have visited our Club. On September 10, they’ll share the stage together for the first time. Join us at the Church In Ocean Park (and on Zoom) for the first candidates debate of the SD24 Senate race. Date: September 10,… Read More →
June 25: Vote on the Future of the Airport
We hope you’ll join us for our June 25 Membership Meeting, which is free and open to the public, as we vote on one of the most significant land use issues in Santa Monica’s history. Earlier this year, we formed an Ad Hoc Airport Committee to study the possible future uses of the land currently occupied by the… Read More →
8/28: Ballot Measure Endorsements
On August 28, SMDC will host its August Membership Meeting to consider endorsements for all statewide ballot measures, county ballot measures, and local ballot measures. All members in good standing will be invited to vote on our Club endorsements for these measures. We will hear from experts on every ballot measure and consider the pros… Read More →