Hearing directly from candidates in debates and forums is an essential part of our elections so that voters know where candidates stand on issues BEFORE they cast their ballot.
2024 Candidate Forums are over: View the forum videos at the links below.
October 23, 2024: Solvang -- City of Solvang Mayoral Candidates: For those of you that missed the forum last night in Solvang, here is the link, on the City of Solvang's YouTube Channel.
October 14, 2024: Santa Maria Airport Board, District 5 Candidates Forum: Watch the forum on our YouTube channel, in English and in Spanish.
October 07, 2024: Santa Maria School Board Races - Candidate Forums: Watch in English and Spanish on YouTube There were two Candidate Forums held on the evening of Oct 7, one for Santa Maria-Bonita School District and one for Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. Videos for each of the two forums are available in both English and Spanish.
October 04, 2024: City of Santa Maria Mayoral Candidates Forum: Watch in English on YouTube Ver en español en YouTube
October 03, 2024: Lompoc City Council and Mayoral Candidates Watch in English on Lompoc AAUW YouTube Ver en español en YouTube
September 26, 2024: Lompoc Board of Education Candidates: Watch on Lompoc AAUW YouTube
September 24, 2024: Santa Maria City Council Candidates Forum: Watch in English on YouTube Ver en español en YouTube
