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All precincts now 100% reporting; awaiting late-arriving ballots through 11/10/26. Results unofficial until certified 12/3/26.

Santa Barbara Unified

2 contests

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Santa Barbara Unified School District

Returns as of

Governing Board, Trustee Area 1

Race called by News-Press

Precincts reported: 19 of 19 (100%)

  1. Jacqueline “Inda” Karlsen Nonpartisan Winner
    64.0%
    3,362 votes
  2. Mark Philibosian Nonpartisan
    35.5%
    1,866 votes
  3. Write-in votes
    0.5%
    26 votes

Santa Barbara Unified School District

Returns as of

Governing Board, Trustee Area 4

Too close to call

Precincts reported: 20 of 20 (100%)

  1. Valerie Amparan Nonpartisan
    43.6%
    1,548 votes
  2. Rose Muñoz Nonpartisan
    36.3%
    1,289 votes
  3. Kevin Thomas Guay Nonpartisan
    19.5%
    694 votes
  4. Write-in votes
    0.6%
    21 votes

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