Ready to Race: Who’s Running for Santa Barbara City Council and Mayor
The races for mayor and three city council seats are now set, with several late additions.
Election 2026
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With $137K in the Bank, Eric Friedman Holds 3-1 Edge over Kristen Sneddon in Santa Barbara Mayor’s Race Fundraising
In a surprise, moderate councilmember Friedman substantially outraised liberal colleague Sneddon, according to the first round of campaign finance filings less than 100 days before the election.
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces the Statewide Voter Information Guide for the November 3, 2026, General Election Is Available for Public Review
Sacramento, Calif. – Today California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., made the November 3, 2026, California General Election Official Voter
City Planning Commissioner Devon Wardlow Jumps into Santa Barbara City Council Race
Wardlow is one of four candidates running for termed-out Councilmember Kristen Sneddon’s District 4 seat.
2026 Carpinteria City Council Election Nomination Period Opens July 13
CARPINTERIA, Calif., June 13, 2026- The nomination period for the 2026 Carpinteria General Municipal Election of City Council candidates opens on July
Billionaire Tax, Affordable Housing: See the Measures on California’s November Ballot
California voters will decide on 14 statewide policy proposals come November, including the high-stakes billionaire tax, an $11 billion affordable housing bond and voter ID requirements.
Research Funding for UC Santa Barbara and Other Universities Doesn’t Make the Cut
A $12 billion state bond measure missed the deadline for the November 2026 ballot.
Former School Board President Gabe Escobedo to Run for Santa Barbara City Council
Escobedo has already earned the endorsements from outgoing District 6 Councilmember Meagan Harmon and the S.B. County Democratic Party.
Four Weeks Later, Final Primary Election Results in for Santa Barbara County
The county has purchased a new ballot-sorting machine to expedite election results.
Purple Reign: Buellton Mayor Pushes Past Partisanship to Make City ‘Simply Fabulous’
Up for reelection this November, David Silva reflects on his rapid rise and practicality-first approach in the politically purple town.
