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How Will Money Influence the Santa Barbara Mayoral Election?

How Will Money Influence the Santa Barbara Mayoral Election?

Election 2026 By Ryan P. Cruz

Eric Friedman leads all candidates in campaign funding, with Kristen Sneddon making a late fundraising push.

Attorney General Bonta Holds Press Conference in Los Angeles on Security of Mail Voting, Key Upcoming Deadlines, and Publication on Voting Access for People with Disabilities

Attorney General Bonta Holds Press Conference in Los Angeles on Security of Mail Voting, Key Upcoming Deadlines, and Publication on Voting Access for People with Disabilities

Announcement By California Department of Justice

OAKLAND — With just three weeks until the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Election, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today

Santa Barbara City College to Host 2026 SBCC Trustee Candidate Forum

Santa Barbara City College to Host 2026 SBCC Trustee Candidate Forum

Announcement By Santa Barbara City College

SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) will host the 2026 SBCC Trustee Candidate Forum, bringing together candidates

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Registrar of Voters Encourages Citizens to Register to Vote

Registrar of Voters Encourages Citizens to Register to Vote

Announcement By County of Santa Barbara

Central Coast–Riviera (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Presents LINK UP THE VOTE Block Party in Partnership with Umoja, The Basic Needs Center, The Well and the Multimodal Lab

Announcement By The Links, Incorporated

The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’ Endorsements for the General Election, November 3, 2026

The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’ Endorsements for the General Election, November 3, 2026

Endorsements By Indy Staff

California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Encourages Californians to Vote Early in the 2026 General Election!

California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Encourages Californians to Vote Early in the 2026 General Election!

Announcement By California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.

Following Critical U.S. Supreme Court Victory, Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms Mail-In Voting Remains Safe and Secure for November General Election

Following Critical U.S. Supreme Court Victory, Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms Mail-In Voting Remains Safe and Secure for November General Election

Announcement By California Attorney General's Office

Four Candidates Running for Two Seats on Goleta City Council

Four Candidates Running for Two Seats on Goleta City Council

Election 2026 By Jean Yamamura

Santa Barbara Mayoral Candidate Forum

Santa Barbara Mayoral Candidate Forum

Video By Indy Staff

Las boletas para la próxima Elección General se entregarán en octubre

Las boletas para la próxima Elección General se entregarán en octubre

Anuncios By Oficina de Elecciones del Condado de Santa Bárbara

Ballots for Upcoming General Election Will be Delivered in October

Ballots for Upcoming General Election Will be Delivered in October

Announcement By Santa Barbara County Elections Office

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