Three candidates are vying for the Santa Barbara County District 5 Supervisor seat as incumbent Steve Lavagnino retires. - Maribel Aguilera, Cory Bantilan, and Ricardo Valencia are the candidates.
- A candidate needs 50% plus one vote to win outright; otherwise, a November runoff occurs. - On election day, candidates engaged in campaigning, teaching, and speaking at schools.
- Results are being tracked in real time with watch parties and city council meetings. The outcome will determine if the race ends today or continues into November.