We had a great meeting last night – our final membership meeting of the year! We were joined by Santa Monica’s new City Manager, Oliver Chi, who shared details of the City’s new Realignment Plan. We were joined by three candidates seeking statewide office: Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs (Lieutenant Governor candidate), Asm. Al Muratuschi (State Superintendent candidate), and Asm. Mike… Read More →
Category Archives: Candidates
November 12 Membership Meeting
Our next meeting, the final Membership Meeting of the year, is just two weeks away. We’ll be joined by Santa Monica City Manager Oliver Chi, who’ll join the Club for the first time to present the City’s new Renaissance Plan, Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs (Lieutenant Governor candidate), Asm. Al Muratsuchi (Superintendent candidate), Asm. Mike Gipson (Board of Equalization candidate), and Eric Strong (LA Sheriff… Read More →
October 29 Membership Meeting
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 →
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 →