The June primary election resulted in notable upsets for incumbents in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. - Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor Joe Holland lost to his deputy, Melinda Green, who won 60% of the vote.
- Holland had held the office since 2002. - In Ventura County, incumbent schools superintendent Cesar Morales finished third with 27% after a pay bonus controversy.
- Challengers Karen Sher (40%) and Maggie Marschner (33%) will face off in November. The results set the stage for competitive general elections in both counties.