Endorsements
June 2, 2026
Primary Election
Laura Capps
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors (District 2)
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Ricardo Valencia
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors (District 5)
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Kyle Slattery
Santa Barbara County Auditor-Controller
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Melinda Greene
Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor
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Susan Salcido
Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools
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November 3, 2026
Midterm Election
David Silva
Buellton Mayor
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Carla Mead
Buellton City Council (District 4)
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Luz Reyes-Martin
Goleta City Council (District 1)
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James Kyriaco
Goleta City Council (District 2)
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Emily Zacarias
Goleta Union School District (Area 3)
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Kristen Sneddon
Santa Barbara Mayor
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Jonathan Abboud
Santa Barbara City College (Area 6)
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Gloria Soto
Santa Maria City Council (District 3)
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