Carbajal and Smith Face Off For 24th Congressional District

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) As voters finalize their choices, 24th District candidates prepare to attend election night watch parties.

Incumbent Democrat Salud Carbajal faces No Party Preference challenger Bob Smith in the 24th Congressional District that covers Santa Barbara County, the southern part of San Luis Obispo County and parts of Ventura County including Ventura and Ojai.

Smith changed from Republican to No Party Preference mid-race.

Many see it as his way of distancing himself from the current administration.

On Election Day, candidates have busy schedules that include voting and watch parties.

Smith plans to attend an Election Night Watch Party at Island Brewing Company from 6-9 p.m. in Carpinteria near the Train Station and Linden Dr.

Smith told the Ventura County Reporter recently that he met his wife during a Thanksgiving visit to a Navy friend's home in Carpinteria.

Carbajal is also a veteran.

The former Marine and Santa Barbara County Supervisor has been in Congress for a decade.

Carbajal's staff said he plans to attend a party for Santa Barbara Mayoral candidate Eric Friedman who is a former staffer.

Then Carbajal plans to attend an part for all Democratic candidates at Validation Ale off Yanonali St. in Santa Barbara.

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