In Santa Monica, it is rare for a City Council incumbent to lose a bid for re-election. Some attribute that to the money and backing they attract, others to voter satisfaction. Here's what the Council candidates think.

Since 1994 only two incumbents have lost their bids for reelection. Why do you think that is?

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