Annual Meeting
Members gather at Mulligan's Cafe from 5:30 to 7:30 PM to look back on the election and plan the year ahead. Details coming soon.
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SBWPC to host Candidate Workshop. Whether you're thinking about running for office, preparing to launch a campaign, or looking to strengthen your leadership skills, our Candidate Workshop will give you the tools to get started with confidence.
Your Ballot is Your Power
The latest CBS News poll, released April 27, 2026, and aggregated polling data reveals a highly fluid race with the undecided electorate representing the largest block of voters. The race for the June 2nd primary remains fluid.
Endorsed Candidates
The Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee (SBWPC) is a non-partisan political action committee dedicated to promoting a feminist agenda. We proudly endorse leaders who embody feminist values of social, racial, and gender equality.
California Gubernatorial Race
The latest survey from Emerson College, conducted as of April 16, 2026, reveals a highly fragmented field and a significant block of undecided voters. With no single candidate commanding a dominant lead, the race for the June 2nd primary remains fluid.
The Impact of Elections: Why California's Primary Matters
California’s primary elections, a pivotal moment in the U.S. political scene, are held in the state with the largest population. This makes California’s primary a crucial battleground for candidates vying for their party’s nomination.
Equal Rights Amendment
The Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee presents A Roadmap for the Equal Rights Amendment. A century in the making, the Equal Rights Amendment represents the unfinished work of American democracy.
The Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee presents: A Roadmap for the Equal Rights Amendment
The Equal Rights Amendment, first proposed in 1923 by Alice Paul, states: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” Despite passing Congress in 1972, it fell short of the required 38 state ratifications by the 1982 deadline.
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