North Santa Barbara County

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Vote Early Day! October 24, 2026

You have options to vote early by mail or in person, so that things like long lines, busy schedules, car trouble, or sudden illness don't prevent you from casting your ballot.

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North Santa Barbara County

Serving Santa Maria, Lompoc, Guadalupe, Solvang, Buellton & surrounding communities

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Candidate Forum: City of Santa Maria City Council & 5th District Supervisor

oct 01 2026 Candidate Forum info Santa Maria

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in August 2026.

Event Date: 
10/01/2026 - 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Allan Hancock College, Patty Boyd Concert Hall

Santa Barbara County Fifth Supervisorial District Candidate Forum
5:30–6:45 p.m.

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Lompoc City Council and Mayoral Candidates Forum

Spanish language flyer for Oct 8 candidate forum, Lompoc

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in August 2026.

Event Date: 
10/08/2026 - 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Lompoc City Hall

Lompoc City Council and Mayoral Candidate Forum
5:30–8:00 p.m.

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Solvang City Council Candidate Forum

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in August 2026.

Event Date: 
10/09/2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Bethania Lutheran Church

Solvang City Council Candidate Forum
6:00–8:00 p.m.

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Guadalupe City Council and Mayoral Candidates Forum

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in August 2026.

Event Date: 
10/12/2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Guadalupe City Hall Council Chambers

Come and hear the candidates for Guadalupe City Council and Guadalupe Mayor answer questions regarding local issues.

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Los Olivos Community Services District Candidate Forum

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in August 2026.

Event Date: 
10/13/2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church

Los Olivos Community Services District Candidate Forum
6:00–8:00 p.m.

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Buellton City Council Candidate Forum

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in August 2026.

Event Date: 
10/15/2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Buellton Senior Center

Buellton City Council Candidate Forum
6:00–8:00 p.m.

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North County Ballot Drop Box Locations

North County Ballot Drop Box Locations list

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in September 2026.

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September - It's National Hispanic Heritage Month

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Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in September 2025.

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How to Choose a Political Party

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in April 2025.

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When you sign up to vote, you can join a political party. A political party is a group of people who share the same ideas about how the government should be run and what it should do. They work together to win elections.

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Voting-Elections

REGISTER TO VOTE

Your Voice Matters!
Not sure if you are registered to vote? Take a moment to check your voter registration status or register to vote today! It's quick and easy.

You'll need to re-register to vote when:

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Where? and How? to Vote

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in September 2026.

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Where and How to Vote?

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North Santa Barbara County City Elections - Nov 03, 2026

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in August 2024.

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2026 Nov 3  North Santa Barbara County City Elections:

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    Know Your Community - resource brochure in English & Spanish

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    Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in April 2025.

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    Know Your Community:
    Directory of Elected Officials

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    National Voter Registration Day - Sept 15, 2026

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    Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in September 2026.

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    Tuesday, Sept 15, thousands of organizations, celebrities, and everyday Americans are spreading the word about the importance of checking your voter registration—and we're joining them. 

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