AUGUST 26, 2025 SPECIAL ELECTION
Santa Barbara County Election’s Webpage for City of Buellton Special Election – August 26, 2025
Calendar of Events for Candidates
Officers to be elected August 26, 2025
One (1) City Council Member (District 4) – Partial Four Year Term
CANDIDATE CONTACT DATA – 2025
Committee Campaign Statements
Carla Mead – Special Election 2025
Nomination Period: May 5, 2025 through May 30, 2025
Write-In Candidate Filing Period: June 30, 2025 through August 12, 2025
Final By-District Elections Map (District 4 contains the open Partial Four year seat)
Interactive District Map
Election Notices:
Notice of Special Municipal Election August 26, 2025
Notice of Offices and Nominations
Notice of Nominees for Public Office
Notice of Updated Election Results – August 26, 2025
Notice of Updated Election Results – August 29, 2025
Notice of Updated Election Results – September 5, 2025
2025 City of Buellton Certified Results
Election Resolutions:
Resolution No. 25-03 – “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, August 26, 2025 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. 25-05 – “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 Mail-in Ballot Special Election to be Held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025”
Resolution No. 25-08 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara Approve an All Mail-In Ballot Special Election to be Held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 and Conducted by the Santa Barbara County Elections Office”.
Resolution No. 25-26 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Declaring and Certifying the Results of the City of Buellton Special Municipal Election Held on August 26, 2025”.
Election Information:
To run for City Council District 4, you must be a registered voter in District 4. To determine the District where you live, click the Interactive Review Map and add your address in the upper left blue box. The map will tell you whether you live in District 4. The Special Municipal Election of August 26, 2025 will fill the vacancy in District 4, which is a Partial Four year term. View the FINAL DISTRICT MAP.
To take out candidate papers, please contact City Clerk, Linda Reid at lindar@cityofbuellton.com or 805-686-7424 to schedule an appointment. Nomination filing period is May 5 through May 30, 2025.
Voter Registration
To be eligible to vote at the Special Municipal Election on August 26, 2025, you must be registered to vote no later than Monday, August 11, 2025. 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.