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: State
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 →
July 30: Meet The Candidates
In advance of our fall endorsements, we’re hosting key candidates for State Senate (SD24) and State Treasurer. This month’s Membership Meeting will feature: 📅 Date: July 30, 2025 🕡 Time: Doors Open 6:30pm, Program Start 7:00pm 📍 Location: Church In Ocean Park (235 Hill Street) OR via Zoom (all meetings are hybrid) ✍️ RSVP Now: https://forms.gle/KKjjdkvxVZbfZ8297
May 21: Betty Yee and Tony Thurmond
The 2026 California primary is just a year away, but the field for governor keeps growing. We are working to bring you all of the Democratic candidates running statewide next year, and this month we will feature a gubernatorial double header! On May 21, we will be joined by former state Controller and California Democratic Party… Read More →