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The Hollywood Partnership Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

2026 Candidate
Forum Series

Six conversations with the candidates who will shape Hollywood’s next chapter — and a chance for Hollywood to be heard.

About the Series

Our Candidate Forum Series is designed to give the Hollywood community an opportunity to hear directly from candidates and, more importantly, for candidates to hear directly from Hollywood.

The Hollywood Partnership and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting six forums with candidates for California State Senate and Los Angeles City Attorney. Each is a working conversation, not a stump speech — an hour to put the district’s priorities in front of the people asking for your vote.

  • Six forums, September 14–30, 2026
  • One hour each, in person in Hollywood
  • Open to property owners, businesses, residents and workers
  • Free to attend — RSVP required, space is limited

The Schedule

Forums & RSVP

All forums are held in person in Hollywood. Seating is limited — please RSVP for each forum you plan to attend.

Sara Hernandez
TuesdaySep 22

CA State Senate · District 26

Sara Hernandez

  • Time10:00 – 11:00 AM
  • WhereLocation TBD — Hollywood Entertainment District
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Brian Goldsmith
TuesdaySep 29

CA State Senate · District 24

Brian Goldsmith

  • Time4:30 – 5:30 PM
  • WhereLocation TBD — Hollywood Entertainment District
RSVP for this Forum Campaign Site↗
John Erickson
WednesdaySep 30

CA State Senate · District 24

John Erickson

  • Time4:00 – 5:00 PM
  • WhereLocation TBD — Hollywood Entertainment District
RSVP for this Forum Campaign Site↗

Location

Hollywood Entertainment District
Specific venue to be announced

All six forums will be held in the Hollywood Entertainment District. We are finalizing the venue now — please go ahead and RSVP, and we will send you the location and parking details before your forum.

Before You Come

What to Expect

A Working Hour

Each forum runs one hour: brief opening remarks from the candidate, moderated questions on the issues facing the district, then time for the room.

Your Questions

Bring them. Attendees are invited to submit questions in advance with their RSVP, and there is open floor time at every forum.

Nonpartisan by Design

These forums are informational. The Hollywood Partnership and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce do not endorse candidates. Every candidate is offered the same format and time, and campaign websites are linked for your reference only.

Questions About the Series?

Reach out and we’ll get you the details — or let us know what you’d like the candidates to be asked.

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