Four candidates are competing for the Santa Barbara City Council District 4 seat being vacated by Kristen Sneddon, who is running for mayor.
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October 23, 2026
Ian Baucke Runs for Santa Barbara District 5 CouncilThe city transportation committee chair enters the race for the District 5 seat on the Santa Barbara City Council.
October 14, 2026
Santa Barbara Will Hold Mayoral Election on November 3Four candidates are campaigning for the Santa Barbara mayoral seat in the upcoming November 3, 2026, general election.
October 13, 2026
Cevin Cathell Joined Santa Barbara Council RaceThe District Five candidate hopes to address the city budget and housing supply issues.
October 9, 2026
Santa Barbara District 4 Candidates Held Public ForumFour contenders for the city council seat discussed local issues including the State Street Master Plan.
October 2, 2026
Santa Barbara City Council Renamed Street to LimuwOfficials voted to rename Calle Cesar Chavez following sexual assault allegations against the activist.
September 29, 2026
Santa Barbara Candidates Debated State Street PlanDistrict 4 hopefuls discussed the downtown master plan at a candidate forum on September 28.
September 25, 2026
Santa Barbara District 6 Candidates Debated Rent PolicyFour candidates for the Santa Barbara City Council participated in a televised debate to discuss district issues.
