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Election Administration

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Summary

Your vote is safe and sound, Santa Barbara! The county's rolling out mail-in ballots and wants you to know they've got top-notch security to make sure every vote counts, whether you're voting from home or at the polls.

At a glance

Total mentions
8
Last 30 days
3

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

No direct financial impact on residents, just peace of mind that your vote is secure.

✅Who benefits

Everyone who wants to vote in Santa Barbara benefits from knowing their ballot is secure.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

Mentions & discussions (12)

NoozhawkNov 1, 2026

Fifth District Supervisor Campaigns Pass $530K in Pre-Election Push

The fundraising campaigns of Maribel Aguilera and Ricardo Valencia for the Fifth District county supervisor seat have surpassed $534,000 total, making it the spendiest local race on Tuesday’s ballot. ...

Santa Barbara IndependentOct 28, 2026

Santa Barbara County’s Election Czar Stayed Silent When DOJ Threated Election

HANDS UP: It’s one of those questions that hits when I’m walking the dog. Why do we clap a big hand over our mouths when zapped by a sudden gust of grief? What are we trying to keep from climbing out? Is this r...

NoozhawkOct 4, 2026

3 Compete for Santa Barbara District 5 City Council Seat

3 Compete for Santa Barbara District 5 City Council Seat Noozhawk

Santa Barbara News-PressSep 16, 2026

Santa Barbara City Councilmembers spotlight Propositions 1, 43 and 45 ahead of California general election

Santa Barbara City Councilmembers spotlight Propositions 1, 43 and 45 ahead of California general election Santa Barbara News-Press

The ChannelsSep 15, 2026

Santa Barbara County General Election Candidates

Santa Barbara County General Election Candidates The Channels

The Santa Barbara IndependentSep 8, 2026

Santa Barbara City Election: A Three-Way Race to Win District 5

Santa Barbara City Election: A Three-Way Race to Win District 5 The Santa Barbara Independent

NoozhawkAug 18, 2026

Candidate Lists Set for Santa Barbara Council and Races Across the County on November Ballot

Candidate Lists Set for Santa Barbara Council and Races Across the County on November Ballot Noozhawk

NoozhawkAug 10, 2026

A 6-Way Santa Barbara Mayor’s Race and More on November’s Ballot

A 6-Way Santa Barbara Mayor’s Race and More on November’s Ballot Noozhawk

NoozhawkJul 8, 2026

A Look at Who’s Running So Far for Santa Barbara Mayor and City Council

A Look at Who’s Running So Far for Santa Barbara Mayor and City Council Noozhawk

The Santa Barbara IndependentJun 2, 2026

June 2026 Primary Election Results

June 2026 Primary Election Results The Santa Barbara Independent

Santa Barbara News-PressMay 6, 2026

Santa Barbara County mails 250,000 ballots to registered voters ahead of election - Santa Barbara News-Press

Santa Barbara County has 18 boxes where people can drop off ballots. (Map courtesy Santa Barbara County) The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday received a report on local election...

News Channel 3-12May 5, 2026

2026 Santa Barbara Ballot: Measure A2026

2026 Santa Barbara Ballot: Measure A2026 News Channel 3-12

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