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Counting continues: All Santa Barbara County precincts have reported election-night results, but additional ballots remain to be counted. Results are unofficial. Mail ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 may arrive through Nov. 10. County results must be certified by Dec. 3.

Santa Barbara County

1 contest

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Santa Barbara County

Returns as of

County Supervisor, District 5

Too close to call

Precincts reported: 37 of 37 (100%)

  1. Ricardo Valencia Nonpartisan
    51.7%
    3,567 votes
  2. Maribel Aguilera Nonpartisan
    47.7%
    3,291 votes
  3. Write-in votes
    0.6%
    39 votes

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