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Mayoral and City Council Election Coverage
Santa Barbara’s mayoral race between Kristen Sneddon and Eric Friedman is getting loud, with newspaper endorsements stirring drama. The District 4 council race has already drawn over $225,000, so if you vote here, this is the contest to watch.
6 mentions (6 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026
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Election Administration
Your vote is safe and sound, Santa Barbara! The county's rolling out mail-in ballots and wants you to know they've got top-notch security to make sure every vote counts, whether you're voting from home or at the polls.
13 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed May 6, 2026