Candidate Filing Ends
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August 7, 2026
Santa Barbara Election Headquarters
Track the 2026 General Election, candidate filing, endorsements, vote-by-mail dates, registration deadlines and official voting resources in one place.
Ballots Begin Mailing
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October 5, 2026
Registration Deadline
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October 19, 2026
Election Day
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November 3, 2026
2026 General Election at a Glance
Use this dashboard to move from election information to action. The countdowns update automatically every day.
Candidate Filing
Local candidate filing runs July 13 through August 7, 2026.
Official Filing InformationVoter Guide
Follow SBWPC election information, endorsements and voter resources.
Open Voter GuideGeneral Election
All active registered California voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
Official Election PageCandidates, Filing Status & Endorsements
Use the SBWPC guide for endorsement information and the County filing portal for official candidate filing records.
SBWPC Candidate Tracker
Review local races, candidates, endorsement information and election updates.
View Candidate TrackerOfficial Candidate Filing
Check County filing information, offices to be filled and candidate requirements.
Check Filing StatusSBWPC Endorsements
See which candidates have earned SBWPC endorsement and where no endorsement has been made.
View EndorsementsCampaign Finance
Research campaign finance filings through Santa Barbara County’s official lookup.
Search Campaign FinanceFind Your District and Offices
Use official County tools to identify your districts, elected officials and political boundaries.
District & Elected Official Lookup
Enter your address on the County website to identify the districts and offices that represent you.
Find My DistrictPolitical District Maps
View official political district maps for Santa Barbara County and local areas.
Open District MapsWho Represents Me?
Review congressional, state legislative and local representation information.
Find RepresentativesOffices on the Ballot
See the official list of offices scheduled to be filled in the November election.
View OfficesVoting Tools
Register, verify your registration, locate voting information, find drop boxes and track your ballot.
Register or Verify
Register to vote or confirm that your voter registration is current.
Voter RegistrationPolling Place & Sample Ballot
Use the County lookup for polling-place and voter-information-guide details when available.
Find Voting InformationBallot Drop Boxes
Find current official ballot drop-box information for Santa Barbara County.
Find Drop BoxesTrack Your Ballot
Sign up for ballot tracking and confirm when your ballot is mailed, received and counted.
Track My Ballot2026 Election Calendar
Add important election dates directly to your personal calendar.
July 13–August 7
Candidate filing period for the November 3, 2026 General Election.
October 5
County elections officials begin mailing vote-by-mail ballots.
October 6
Secure ballot drop-off locations begin opening.
October 19
Standard voter registration deadline for the General Election.
November 3
Election Day. Polls close at 8:00 PM.
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Santa Barbara Election Headquarters
Track the 2026 General Election, candidate filing, endorsements, voting deadlines and official voter resources in one place.
Candidate Filing Ends
9 days
August 7, 2026
Ballots Begin Mailing
68 days
October 5, 2026
Registration Deadline
82 days
October 19, 2026
Election Day
97 days
November 3, 2026
Election Overview
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SBWPC 2026 Voter Guide
Review SBWPC election information, candidates and endorsements.
Open Voter GuideOfficial General Election Page
View Santa Barbara County’s official November 3, 2026 election information.
Official Election PageCandidates & Endorsements
Use SBWPC for endorsements and the County for official filing information.
SBWPC Candidates and Endorsements
See SBWPC’s current voter guide and endorsement information.
View CandidatesCandidate Filing Information
Review offices on the ballot, filing dates and official candidate requirements.
Candidate FilingCandidate Filing Portal
Access official Santa Barbara County candidate filing forms and resources.
Open Filing PortalCampaign Finance
Review candidate and committee campaign finance information.
Campaign Finance InformationDistricts & Offices
Find your district, representatives and official political maps.
District & Elected Official Lookup
Use your address to identify your districts and elected officials.
Find My DistrictPolitical District Maps
View official Santa Barbara County political district maps.
Open District MapsWho Are My Representatives?
Find congressional, legislative and local representation information.
Find RepresentativesOffices on the Ballot
Review the official candidate-filing page for offices scheduled for election.
View OfficesVoting Tools
Register, confirm your information and prepare to vote.
Register or Verify Registration
Register to vote or confirm that your voter information is current.
Voter RegistrationPolling Place & Sample Ballot
Use the official County lookup when election-specific information becomes available.
Voting Information LookupVoter Assistance
Find accessible voting, language assistance and vote-by-mail information.
Get Voter AssistanceCalifornia Elections
Access statewide election, registration and voter resources.
California Elections2026 Election Calendar
Key dates for the November 3, 2026 General Election.
July 13–August 7
Candidate filing period.
October 5
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing.
October 6
Secure ballot drop-off locations begin opening.
October 19
Standard voter-registration deadline.
November 3
Election Day. Polls close at 8:00 PM.
Open official election information
The County election page contains the official calendar and updated voting information.
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