SBWPC EndorsedSalud Carbajal
Primary vote 54.4%. Advanced to the November 3 General Election.
Past Elections
SBWPC’s past endorsements and election decisions are preserved here as a record of the organization’s electoral work.
2026 Primary Election endorsement record
Federal, statewide and Santa Barbara County endorsement decisions from the June 2, 2026 Primary Election.
Federal
1 endorsed
SBWPC EndorsedState of California
6 endorsed · 2 no endorsement
SBWPC EndorsedFiona Ma
Primary vote 19.1%. Advanced to the November 3 General Election.
SBWPC EndorsedRob Bonta
Primary vote 56.6%. Advanced to the November 3 General Election.
SBWPC EndorsedShirley Weber
Primary vote 58.7%. Advanced to the November 3 General Election.
SBWPC EndorsedMalia Cohen
Primary vote 56.8%. Advanced to the November 3 General Election.
SBWPC EndorsedAnna Caballero
SBWPC EndorsedGregg Hart
Primary vote 62.5%. Advanced to the November 3 General Election.
- GovernorNo endorsement
- Superintendent of Public InstructionNo endorsement
Santa Barbara County
3 endorsed
SBWPC EndorsedLaura Capps
Laura has built on her decades of experience to tackle the urgent and interconnected issues of today: housing, homelessness, drought and climate change, mental health, economic development, transportation, healthcare and public safety, while creating innovative solutions for the issues of tomorrow. She's worked hard to make sure our county delivers services to keep us safe and protect our quality of life.
SBWPC EndorsedMelinda Greene
Melinda Greene has served Santa Barbara County for nearly 30 years, beginning as a CPA in the Auditor-Controller’s office. She later worked as a Budget Analyst and Certified Public Finance Officer in the County Executive Office. Since 2003, she has held leadership roles in IT and currently serves as Chief Deputy Clerk-Recorder and CFO. An Advanced Certified Appraiser and Certified Elections Registration Administrator, Melinda has supported elections since 1998 and served as a County Public Information Officer during emergencies since 2000. She holds a degree in Business Economics from UCSB.
SBWPC EndorsedKyle Slattery
Kyle Slattery, a lifelong resident of Santa Barbara County, is a CPA and a seasoned public sector leader. His extensive experience spans public accounting and government, including over a decade in the Auditor-Controller’s Office, where he held the position of Chief Deputy Controller. Currently, he serves as the Deputy Chief Information Officer, where he spearheads the modernization of County enterprise systems to enhance efficiency. His campaign emphasizes experienced, professional leadership, transparency, accountability, and the establishment of effective systems.
Primary endorsees in the General Election
Salud Carbajal
U.S. House · District 24. SBWPC Endorsed. See November 3 General Election results
- Primary Vote
- 54.4%
Fiona Ma
California Lieutenant Governor. SBWPC Endorsed. See November 3 General Election results
- Primary Vote
- 19.1%
Rob Bonta
California Attorney General. SBWPC Endorsed. See November 3 General Election results
- Primary Vote
- 56.6%
Shirley Weber
California Secretary of State. SBWPC Endorsed. See November 3 General Election results
- Primary Vote
- 58.7%
Malia Cohen
California State Controller. SBWPC Endorsed. See November 3 General Election results
- Primary Vote
- 56.8%
Gregg Hart
California State Assembly · District 37. SBWPC Endorsed. See November 3 General Election results
- Primary Vote
- 62.5%