Join SMDC and the Westisde Democratic HQ at our brand new HQ location: 1241 Third Street Promenade After working virtually for years, the Westside Democratic HQ is opening another spectacular election center and Dem swag store on the Third Street Promenade, with our first HQ event THURSDAY, AUGUST 22! Come party with us — food,… 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 →
Santa Monica Endorsements
At its June 26 meeting, the membership of the Santa Monica Democratic Club officially endorsed candidates for Santa Monica City Council, Rent Control Board, School Board, and College Board. City Council:Dan HallEllis RaskinBarry SnellNatalya Zernitskaya Rent Control Board:Kay AmbrizPhillis Dudick School Board:Jon KeanMaria Leon-VazquezJennifer Smith College Board:Anastasia FosterMargaret Quinones-PerezRob Rader This United Democrats Slate will… Read More →
SM 2024 Candidate Questionnaires & Video Interviews
The Executive Board of the Santa Monica Democratic Club has just completed video interviews with 15 local candidates seeking our endorsement this cycle for City Council, Rent Control Board, SMMUSD Board of Education, and SMC Board of Trustees. You can view all of their interviews and written questionnaire responses, unedited, below. All incumbents as well as… Read More →
Debate Schedule 2024
The Santa Monica Democratic Club will be hosting two debate nights in the next month as we consider our fall endorsements: On May 29, we will host debates for the Santa Monica Rent Control Board, SMMUSD School Board, and SMC Board of Trustees. On June 6, we will host the debate for Santa Monica City… Read More →