NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION
Officers to be elected November 3, 2026
One (1) Mayor – Two Year Term
One (1) City Council Member (District 1) – Four Year Term
One (1) City Council Member (District 4) – Four Year Term
Nomination Filing Period: July 13 – August 7, 2026 – Nomination Period Extended to August 12, 2026, if incumbent does not file Nomination Papers.
Final District Elections Map
California Secretary of State Randomized Alphabet Drawing for November 3, 2026 General Election
CANDIDATE CONTACT DATA – 2026
Committee Campaign Statements:Carla Mead
David Silva
Billy Silvola
Election Notices:
Notice of Election – November 3, 2026
Notice of Offices and Nominations
Notice of Nominees for Public Office
Notice of Updated Election Results – November 3, 2026
Notice of Updated Election Results – November 6, 2026
Notice of Updated Election Results – November 13, 2026
2026 City of Buellton Certified Results
Resolution No. 26-12 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a Mail-In Ballot Special Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities”
Resolution No. 26-13 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara to Consolidate a Special Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 with the Santa Barbara County Elections Office”
Resolution No. 26-14 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate’s Statements, Materials Submitted to the Electorate, and the Cost Thereof, Submitted to the Voters at a Special Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026”
Election Information:
To run for Mayor, you must live in the City of Buellton and be a registered voter. To run for District 1 or District 4, you must live in the respective District and be a registered voter in that respective District. To determine the District where you live, click on the Final District Elections Map above. The General Election of November 3, 2026 will fill the Mayor’s seat (two-year term) and the Council Member seats in Districts 1 and 4 (four-year terms).
To take out candidate papers, please contact Deputy City Clerk, Katherine Dary at kat@cityofbuellton.com or 805-686-7427 to schedule an appointment. Nomination filing period is July 13 through August 7, 2026 and extended to August 12, 2026, if an incumbent does not file nomination papers.
Voter Registration:
To be eligible to vote at the General Election on November 3, 2026, you must be registered to vote no later than Monday, October 19, 2026. For more information regarding voter registration or to obtain a vote-by-mail ballot, visit County Clerk-Recorder's Office - Elections and Voting.
Additional Election Information and Resources:
Fair Political Practices Commission. The FPPC (866-275-3772) will provide telephone assistance concerning campaign filing requirements and conflicts of interest.