Seal Beach City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Matt Smith
Candidate for City Council District 1 (withdrawn; still on the ballot)
Matt Smith, withdrawn but still on the ballot, is running for Seal Beach City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Perla Mendoza and Matthew Terry.
Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodaySports broadcaster, according to the City Clerk's candidate listing reported by the Seal Beach Sun.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Sports Broadcaster
Scott Davis and Matt Smith suspended their campaigns but remain on the ballot, and votes cast for them will be counted. City of Seal Beach · Sep 8, 2026
The Sun reported that votes for Scott Davis or Matt Smith count toward whether any candidate receives a majority of all votes cast. Seal Beach Sun
Where Matt Smith stands: positions on the record
Development1 sourced position
Wrote that the council's position on the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach development solicitation needs to be heard.
“It is imperative that our position on a project of that size and magnitude inside OUR city border is heard and addressed.”
Own statementSeal Beach Sun
Budget1 sourced position
Wrote that economic development will be a critical part of the city's financial solution.
“Economic development will be a critical part of the solution.”
Own statementSeal Beach Sun
Also running for City Council District 1
- Scott Davis (withdrawn)
- Perla Mendoza
- Matthew Terry
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