All 21 of the 2020 candidates’ committees spent only $168,140, while the PACs spent twice as much, $330,170, for a grand total of $498,310 ("OPINION -- The Year Election Money Didn't Win," November 9, 2020).

That three challengers won against four incumbents is unprecedented and historic in Santa Monica elections.

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