Endorsements

June 2, 2026
Midterm Election

  • A blonde woman wearing a navy and white striped sweater outdoors, standing in front of bushes and trees with a building in the background.

    Laura Capps

    Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors (District 2)

    Website
  • Headshot of a man in a black suit with a white shirt and black tie, smiling against a blue-gray background.

    Ricardo Valencia

    Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors (District 5)

    Website

  • Susan Salcido

    Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools

    WEBSITE

November 3, 2026
General Election

  • Kristen Sneddon

    Santa Barbara Mayor

    Website

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The Santa Barbara County Democratic Party considers endorsements in local elections for County, City, School, & Special Districts. If you are a previously endorsed incumbent or considering running for office please visit sbdems.org/run.