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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.

Montecito Fire Protection District

1 contest

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Montecito Fire Protection District

Returns as of

Director

Race called by News-Press2 seats

Precincts reported: 6 of 6 (100%)

  1. Jason Copus Winner
    41.3%
    1,593 votes
  2. 24.2%
    935 votes
  3. 480 votes
  4. 478 votes
  5. 371 votes
  6. Write-in votes
    0.1%
    3 votes

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