Santa Barbara County Democratic Party

[OFFICIAL STATEMENT] The Santa Barbara County Democratic Party condemns the racist AI-generated attack ad paid for by the Santa Barbara County Republican Party targeting Ricardo Valencia.

Let's be clear about something:
This is not politics. This is a racist caricature that demeans candidates of color and disrespects the communities of Santa Maria and Guadalupe.

The Santa Barbara County Republican Party owns this. It is disgraceful, and our community deserves better.

We call on all elected officials (regardless of party) to denounce these attempts to divide our community.

We stand with Ricardo Valencia.

Santa Barbara County, it's time to vote! 🗳️ Did you know that because of recent USPS changes, ballots mailed on Election Day may not be postmarked in time to be counted? 📬 To ensure your vote counts, we recommend mailing your ballot by May 26! 📅 You can also drop your ballot in an official ballot drop-box 📦 or vote in-person at a polling place through 8PM on Election Day, June 2. 🏛️ Bottom line: VOTE EARLY! ✅

For official local endorsements: sbdems.org/vote
Find official dropboxes near you: sbdems.org/dropbox

🎉 Big news: we have a new Santa Barbara office!

RSVP Here: https://buff.ly/hgPKatv

Join us for our Grand Opening this Sunday, May 17th from 3–5 PM. Meet fellow Democrats, enjoy light refreshments, and hear what's at stake in our local races.

📅 Sunday, May 17th, 2026
🕒 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Blue waves don't just happen on their own. They're built by bringing our message to every voter, for every office. Come be part of it. 🌊🔵

Our incredible volunteer canvassers are out every weeekend talking to neighbors, sharing what’s at stake, and helping make sure every voter has a plan to vote before June 2nd.

These final days can make all the difference and we need all hands on deck to reach as many voters as possible.

Join us and help power this movement across Santa Barbara County!

Sign up for North County Voter Outreach: www.sbdems.org/juntos
Sign up for South County Voter Outreach: www.sbdems.org/gotv

✅ Election Day is June 2nd and your ballot is already in the mail. See all our endorsed candidates for local office at sbdems.org/vote.

Use a drop box or mail your ballot no later than May 22nd to make sure your vote counts.

📦 Find your nearest ballot drop box at sbdems.org/dropbox
Drop boxes are the safest way to make sure your vote counts. Don't wait!

There are more than 60 Santa Barbara County local offices up in the November 3rd Midterm election, from school boards and city councils to special districts.

We will be endorsing in races throughout the county and putting in the work to help candidates win.

Thinking about running for office this November? Here is what you need to know:

👉 Go to sbdems.org/run to learn more

Endorsement meeting schedule:
• May 7 • June 4 • July 9 • August 6 • September 3

Questions? Email [email protected]