A Non-Partisan Political Organization
Who We Are
A non-partisan political action committee, we endorse candidates who align with our positions and advocate for a feminist agenda. We are committed to social action against discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, or ability.
Cosmopolitics 2026
Join the Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee for Cosmopolitics 2026, our premier annual leadership event featuring California State Treasurer Fiona Ma. As California's chief banker and a nationally respected leader in public finance, Treasurer Ma oversees more than $124 billion in state investments and plays a vital role in financing the schools, housing, transportation, and infrastructure that keep California moving forward. Now a candidate for California's next Lieutenant Governor, she brings a unique perspective on the economic opportunities and challenges facing our state. This year's theme, Leading California Forward, will explore California's economic future, fiscal stewardship, innovation, and the leadership needed to build stronger communities and expand opportunity for generations to come. Whether you choose to attend as an individual guest or support the event through one of our sponsorship opportunities, your participation helps strengthen the Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee's mission to encourage, educate, and empower women in public life. We invite you to join fellow members, community leaders, and supporters for an inspiring afternoon of conversation, connection, and leadership.
November General Election
The county has now released the framework for the November 3, 2026 election. However, candidate filing for most local offices commences on July 13, 2026, and concludes on August 7, 2026, with certain extensions permitted under California law. As of now, there is no official list of candidates for municipal, school, and special district races.
Primary Election Results of June 2, 2026
Turnout was 44.63%, with 111,710 ballots cast out of 250,289 registered voters. (sbcvote.com)
Races in green are going to the general election on November 3.
U.S. House District 24
Salud Carbajal and Bob Smith advance to November.
California State Assembly District 37
Gregg Hart defeated Sari Domingues.
County Supervisor District 2
Laura Capps was re-elected.
County Supervisor District 5
Ricardo Valencia and Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez advanced to the November runoff.
County Auditor-Controller
Kyle Slattery defeated incumbent Betsy Schaffer.
County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor
Melinda Greene defeated incumbent Joseph Holland.
Superior Court Judge
Luis Esparza won the contested judicial race.
County Superintendent of Schools
Susan Salcido was re-elected unopposed.
Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator
Kimberly Tesoro elected unopposed.
Santa Barbara Measure A
Approved by voters.
General Election News
General Election Endorsements
The Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee is initiating our endorsement process for the upcoming General Election. The Elections and Endorsements Committee is forming Candidate Assessment Teams and identifying races that warrant endorsement. We will reach out to candidates who have filed or announced their candidacy in their respective races in the next couple of weeks.
Latest Events
No Kings III | March 28, 2026
IN THIS COUNTRY, WE HAVE NO KINGS. Masked secret police terrorizing our communities. An illegal, catastrophic war putting us in danger and driving up our costs. Attacks on our freedom of speech, our civil rights, our freedom to vote. Costs pushing families to the brink. Trump wants to rule over us as a tyrant. But this is America, and power belongs to the people - not to wannabe kings or their billionaire cronies. On March 28, we showed up together, and we said, loud and clear: No Kings.
Latest Events
Cosmopolitics | 2025
Here's to Access, Voice and Power An intimate conversation between Monique and Paula Lopez, SBWPC VP, exploring her groundbreaking role. Hear how she's navigated her journey as a wife, mother, feminist, and progressive while breaking barriers for herself and generations to follow. This is Monique as you've never heard her before. Thanks to all out members for joining us at out Annual Fundraiser. Thanks to our sponsors and thanks to all who continue to support a feminist agenda. Congratulations to this Year's Award Recipients Roses Awared | Joan Hartmann Rising Star | Natalia Alarcon Oak Award | ej Borah
Community Activism
No Kings | 2025
On October 18, more than 7 million of us rose up at more than 2,700 events in all 50 states, DC, and cities worldwide to say: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people. Now, our task is to stay vigilant, stay united, and continue to push back. The fight doesn’t end here. No Kings was a beginning — a reminder that power belongs to the people, not to those who would rule over us. The work now is to stay ready, stay connected, and keep fighting back.
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