Santa Barbara District 4 Election Results: Voters Decide Who Will Represent the Riviera and Surrounding Neighborhoods
Four candidates are competing for an open Santa Barbara City Council seat, with housing affordability, public safety and the future of downtown among the key issues.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Voters are deciding who will represent Santa Barbara City Council District 4, with four candidates competing for a seat on the city council.
The race features Devon Wardlow, Monte Wilson, Genevieve Taft-Vazquez and former councilmember Jason Dominguez.
The district includes the Riviera, Upper Eastside, Eucalyptus Hill and Foothill neighborhoods.
The winner will replace current councilmember Kristen Sneddon, who is running for mayor.
Key issues in the District 4 race
The candidates have offered differing approaches to some of Santa Barbara's most pressing challenges, including housing affordability, rent stabilization, wildfire preparedness and the future of State Street.
Wardlow, a city planning commissioner and former Obama administration official, has emphasized affordable housing, environmental protections, wildfire preparedness and improving government efficiency.
Wilson, a former technology executive, has advocated for fiscal responsibility, making it easier to build housing and returning vehicle access to State Street. He has also opposed the city's proposed rent stabilization policy.
Taft-Vazquez, a business owner with experience in environmental sustainability, has emphasized practical solutions to housing, wildfire risks and downtown revitalization.
Dominguez, a former Santa Barbara City Councilmember, is seeking to return to the council.
What happens next?
Election results will determine who takes the District 4 seat and helps shape decisions affecting Santa Barbara residents.
The Santa Barbara County Elections Office is administering the November 3, 2026, municipal election.
For the latest results, visit the KEYT election live blog.
This article will be updated as election results become available.
