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.
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.
Primary Election June 2, 2026
Our Meet & Greet our Endorsed Candidates Event
On May 14, 2026, the SBWPC organized a Meet and Greet event to support our endorsed candidates: Salud Carbajal, Gregg Hart, Laura Capps, Melinda Greene, and Kyle Slattery. Members and their guests had the chance to meet and connect with these local candidates, gaining valuable insights into their races and understanding how they can contribute to their success. We are incredibly grateful to all members and friends who attended this event. We are also deeply appreciative of our endorsed candidates, who are diligently working to represent our community. If you’re interested in supporting their campaign, please join their team, volunteer, or donate. Together, we can help them reach the finish line! Photo Credit: Marian Shapiro
Voter Guide
The Elections and Appointments Committee has successfully completed its endorsement process for the upcoming Primary Election. The comprehensive results are now available in the Voter Guide.
Election Day: June 2, 2026 Ballots Mailed: May 4, 2026
Federal & Statewide Candidates
Office | Candidate
U.S. House of Representatives, 24th District | Salud Carbajal
*California Governor | No Endorsement
California Lieutenant Governor | Fiona Ma
California Attorney General | Rob Bonta
California Secretary of State | Shirley Weber
California State Controller | Malia Cohen
California State Treasurer | Anna Caballero
California State Insurance Commissioner | No Endorsement
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction | No Endorsement
State Assembly & Local County Leadership
Office | Candidate
California State Assembly, 37th District | Gregg Hart
Santa Barbara County Supervisor, District 2 | Laura Capps
Santa Barbara County Supervisor, District 5 | No Endorsement
Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder Assessor | Melinda Greene
Santa Barbara County Auditor-Controller | Kyle Slattery
*SBWPC did not secure an endorsement in the California governor’s race. Several factors remain uncertain, and we believe it is crucial for voters to allow these developments to unfold before making a final decision.
We respectfully ask that you hold on to your ballot until closer to the end of the voting period. Rather than mailing it in, please consider returning your completed ballot to an official county ballot drop box.
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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