Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and the Santa Barbara News-Press will bring you comprehensive coverage of all the races and decisions shaping communities across Santa Barbara County.
Live coverage begins here Tuesday morning. Follow this page for updates from our newsroom, developments in local races and links to our latest reporting.
For vote totals, we’ll also update our interactive election results tracker throughout election night as officials release returns.
California polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific time. Find your polling location through the California Secretary of State’s voter resources.
Looking for last minute ballot information before you vote? Explore our 2026 Santa Barbara County Voter Guide for information about candidates and ballot measures, plus reporting on races throughout the county.
Bookmark this page and return Tuesday for live updates.