Robbie Staenberg
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, Member of the Board of Education
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Overview
Robbie Staenberg is a teacher and legislative advisor running for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education.1 He says he attended district schools and taught social studies at a Title I high school in East Oakland from 2018 to 2023, earning a California teaching credential.1 He says he now works as a legislative advisor for Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur.1 Staenberg says he wants to close achievement gaps.2 He supports expanding access to early childhood education and after-school programs.3 He has said he would expand the board's role in artificial intelligence and early education policy.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $12,020Of this, $20 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $41,928
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $150 | 1% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $11,850 | 99% |
| The candidate | $20 | Under 1% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $11,100 in 7 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: City of Santa Monica filings for Robbie Staenberg for School Board 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Robbie Staenberg seeks SMMUSD school board seat in 2026, Santa Monica Wave. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Robbie Staenberg, Robbie Staenberg campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- General Election 2026 - Robbie Staenberg, santamonica.gov. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Serving has been an honor, Santa Monica Daily Press. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates - Los Angeles County Democratic Party, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements | LALCV, Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Issues | CEPS - Community for Excellent Public Schools, Community for Excellent Public Schools. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Local Endorsement Results, Santa Monica Democratic Club. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 STONEWALL ENDORSED CANDIDATES, Stonewall Democratic Club. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 California Voter Guide / Guía de votantes de California, UNITE HERE Local 11. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- POLITICAL ACTION - SANTA MONICA-MALIBU CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.