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Vote Early Day! October 24, 2026

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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

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in August 2026.

Event Date:

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

Event location:

Boyd Concert Hall, Allan Hancock College

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

Lompoc City Council and Lompoc Unified School District Board Candidate Forum

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 Lompoc Unified School District Board Candidate Forum
5:30–8:00 p.m.

Where? and How? to Vote

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Where and How to Vote?

Vote at a Polling Place

Solvang City Council Candidate Forum

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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.

Guadalupe City Council Candidate 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

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

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.

Buellton City Council Candidate Forum

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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.