Resolution criteria
This market will resolve to the candidate who is officially declared the winner of the 2026 election for California's 24th State Senate district. The outcome will be determined based on the certified election results published by the California Secretary of State. (sos.ca.gov)
Background
The 2026 California State Senate election is scheduled for November 3, 2026, with the primary election on June 2, 2026. (sos.ca.gov) The 24th district encompasses areas including Venice, West Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Bel Air, Century City, Sunset Strip, Laurel Canyon, Hollywood, and Miracle Mile, as well as cities like Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood. (en.wikipedia.org)
The incumbent, Senator Ben Allen, is term-limited and ineligible to run for re-election. (en.wikipedia.org)
Declared candidates include:
Eric Alegria (Democratic): Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Board member.
Ellen Evans (Democratic): President of the Doheny Sunset Plaza Neighborhood Council.
John Erickson (Democratic): West Hollywood City Councilor since 2020.
Brian Goldsmith (Democratic): Journalist, entrepreneur, and Democratic consultant.
Kristina Irwin (Republican): Palisades Charter High School trustee and runner-up for this district in 2022.
Brittany McKinley (Democratic): Member of the Los Angeles Human Relations Commission.
Mike Newhouse (Democratic): Member of the Los Angeles Planning Commission and 2022 Los Angeles City Council candidate.
Sion Roy (Democratic): Cardiologist, Santa Monica College trustee, and former president of the Los Angeles County Medical Association.
Considerations
Given the district's historical voting patterns favoring Democratic candidates, (en.wikipedia.org) the race may be more competitive among Democratic contenders. However, the presence of a Republican candidate like Kristina Irwin, who previously ran in 2022, adds an element of unpredictability to the election outcome.
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