2026 Candidates
Santa Barbara
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This candidate list is compiled from certified candidate filings published by the county elections office. While we strive for accuracy, always confirm with your local county clerk or registrar of voters for the official list.
Auditor-Controller (Countywide)
Betsy M. Schaffer
County of Santa Barbara Auditor-Controller
Kyle Slattery
Certified Public Accountant
County Clerk, Recorder, and Assessor (Countywide)
Joe Holland
County Clerk, Recorder and Assessor
County Superintendent of Schools (Countywide)
Susan Salcido
County Superintendent of Schools
Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator (Countywide)
Kimberly A. Tesoro
Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector
Clerk, Recorder and Assessor (Countywide)
Melinda Greene
Chief Deputy Clerk
Board of Supervisors - District 2
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2 candidates
Elijah Mack
Religious Educator
Laura Capps
Santa Barbara County Supervisor
Board of Supervisors - District 5
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3 candidates
Cory Bantilan
Chief of Staff
Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez
Councilmember/Attorney
Ricardo Valencia
Santa Maria-Bonita School Board Trustee