Running for Countywide Office in Marina del Rey means competing for a countywide seat (Sheriff, DA, Assessor, Clerk-Recorder, Treasurer-Tax Collector) in front of every registered voter in the county. Most Marina del Rey countywide office campaigns since 2018 have landed in the $100K–$2M depending on the office range and won on endorsements, earned media, ballot designation, and broad-reach mail. Marina del Rey's unique status as a county-owned harbor creates unusual political dynamics where lease negotiations between the county and property lessees are the central issue. The community's affluent, coastal character drives engagement on development and environmental protection. Filing paperwork goes through the county elections office — plan for the March filing window for the June primary, an FPPC Form 410 the moment fundraising crosses $2,000, and a ballot designation that survives challenge under Elections Code §13107. Local Campaign Pros runs countywide office campaigns for Marina del Rey candidates end-to-end — strategy, mail design and print, voter data, lawn signs, field, and FPPC compliance built on the Los Angeles County voter file.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-02