Check SBWPC Endorsements
See current 2026 endorsement decisions and candidate information
Your Ballot, Your Voice
The November 3 General Election is over. Counting continues until counties certify results in December. See how SBWPC-endorsed candidates did and where to follow the final count.
General Election
Current phase
November voter preparation and endorsement activity
December 1
Next SBWPC gathering
Annual Meeting at Mulligan's Cafe
December
Final results
Counties certify the official count
Three things to check now
Check My Voter Status
Confirm your registration, address and voter information with the California Secretary of State
Know What’s On My Ballot
Explore the levels of government, local races and measures that may appear on your ballot
How the 2026 General Election unfolded
Keep the most important voting dates in view. Key voter and election milestones from September through certification
State online Voter Information Guide scheduled to become available
Campaign disclosure
First pre-election campaign disclosure deadline
State and county voter information guides mailed
Vote by mail
Counties begin mailing vote-by-mail ballots and early voting begins
Drop boxes
Secure ballot drop-off locations begin opening
Registration
Last day to register to vote online before the General Election
Same Day Registration
Same Day and conditional voter registration remains available
Second pre-election campaign disclosure deadline
First vote centers open in participating Voter’s Choice Act counties
In-person early voting locations are open statewide
Election Day
Election Day with polls open 7:00 AM–8:00 PM and mailed ballots postmarked by Election Day
Last day counties may receive vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by Election Day
Last day to correct eligible ballot-envelope signature issues by 5:00 PM
County certification deadline
Explore races by level of government
Your exact ballot depends on where you live. Each category below has a concise explanation and the right official source
US House
Congressional contests are determined by your district. Use your voter address to confirm the congressional district and contest that apply to you. The California certified candidate list provides the official statewide roster for the November General Election.
Statewide Offices
Governor and statewide constitutional offices appear across California. The November ballot includes Governor and other statewide constitutional offices as certified by the California Secretary of State. Use the official Voter Information Guide for statewide candidate and proposition information.
State Legislature
State Senate and Assembly contests depend on your district. Use the official district lookup to confirm which State Senate and Assembly contests apply to your address. The California certified candidate list provides the official November candidate roster.
County Ballot
County-administered contests and district races vary by address. Santa Barbara County administers the November election and publishes current local election information, ballot resources and district-specific material. Confirm the districts connected to your voter address before reviewing local contests.
Santa Barbara
Mayor and City Council Districts 4, 5 and 6 are on the November ballot. Santa Barbara voters will elect a Mayor and representatives for Districts 4, 5 and 6. Use the City of Santa Barbara Elections page and official candidate list for the current municipal election record. SBWPC endorsement decisions are maintained separately on the Endorsements page.
School + Special Districts
Education and special-district contests depend on your voter address. Use the County district lookup and November General Election page to confirm the local governing-board contests that apply to you. SBWPC endorsement decisions are maintained separately on the Endorsements page.
Ballot Measures
State propositions and local measures may appear on your ballot. Use the California Official Voter Information Guide for statewide propositions and Santa Barbara County Elections for local measures.
Go directly to the right source
Use official state and county election tools for registration, ballot tracking, district information and election administration
- My Voter StatusConfirm registration and voter informationvoterstatus.sos.ca.gov (opens in a new tab)
- Register to VoteRegister online or update your voter registrationregistertovote.ca.gov (opens in a new tab)
- Find My DistrictsConfirm congressional, legislative and local districtscountyofsb.org (opens in a new tab)
- Where’s My BallotSign up for official California ballot status notificationswheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov (opens in a new tab)
- Official Voter Information GuideReview statewide candidates, propositions and voting informationvoterguide.sos.ca.gov (opens in a new tab)
- Santa Barbara County ElectionsOfficial results and canvass updates for the November 3 General Electioncountyofsb.org (opens in a new tab)
Questions or problems voting
Use these voter assistance contacts when you need help with registration, your ballot, voting access or an Election Day problem
800-345-VOTE
California Elections
California Secretary of State voter hotline
1-800-SBC-VOTE
Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County Elections
866-OUR-VOTE
Election Protection
Nonpartisan voter assistance
Election information on this page connects voters to official California, Santa Barbara County and City of Santa Barbara election sources while SBWPC endorsement decisions remain on the separate Endorsements page
Looking for SBWPC decisions
See the complete list of current endorsements, decisions and candidate quick profiles on the dedicated endorsement page
Candidate Corner
Find endorsement procedures, official election information, candidate support and campaign preparation resources