Santa Barbara lost a trailblazer this week. Sheila Lodge, the first woman elected mayor of Santa Barbara, passed away Wednesday at 97. 🧵

Follow the money in the 5th District Santa Barbara County Supervisor's race 🧵

One week out from June 2nd, and Democrats are underperforming badly. We're 46% of the electorate in Santa Barbara County, but only 39% of ballots returned so far. Republicans are 25% of the electorate and already 41% of returns. That's a 20-point overperformance. 🧵

[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. 🧵

🗳️ The June 2nd primary is coming up fast. If you're still waiting to vote, now's the time to make your decision and get your ballot in. Here's what you need to know: 🧵

Santa Barbara County, it's time to vote! 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. For official local endorsements: sbdems.org/vote

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

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. Sign up to volunteer by going to sbdems.org/juntos (North County) or sbdems.org/gotv (South County).

✅ 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 Don't wait!

The November 2026 election is closer than you think. There are 60+ local races across Santa Barbara County this cycle. Thinking about running? Go to sbdems.org/run to learn more. We will be endorsing in races across the county and supporting candidates with real field operations.

The 2026 Roosevelt-Hamer Dinner was a night of inspiration, community, and Democratic fire here in Santa Barbara and we couldn't have done it without you. We were inspired by a keynote from @rokhannausa that had the whole room on its feet. The moral vision of the Democratic Party is alive and well!

We are so grateful to the incredible local businesses and community members who donated to our silent auction at this year's Roosevelt-Hamer Dinner! Thank you for believing in our community and in the Santa Barbara County Democratic Party. We couldn't do this without you. 💙

Our endorsed slate just got bigger 🎉 Welcome Kyle Slattery and Melinda Greene! We're proud to stand with these Democrats who will deliver for our communities. June is coming fast and endorsements only matter if we show up. 👉 Volunteer. 💙 Become a monthly donor. Learn more at sbdems.org/vote.

Organizers are in Modesto learning all about deep canvassing–a powerful, people-first approach that’s changing how we connect with voters and win elections. We’re building the skills to win in 2026, one conversation at a time.

No kings. No war. No ICE. Join No Kings activations on March 28th across Santa Barbara County ✊ 📍 Santa Maria - buff.ly/5oYXU5B 📍 Lompoc - buff.ly/ZYEJLpC 📍 Solvang - buff.ly/4q9GqdB 📍 Santa Barbara - buff.ly/4bndkjF 📍 Carpinteria - buff.ly/og37nAL Show up. Speak out. Be heard.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Atkinson Community Center in Santa Maria on Saturday for our 2026 Annual Meeting. From Carpinteria to Guadalupe, our countywide momentum is building for a Blue Wave 💙 🌊 Click here to sign up for a volunteer shift: buff.ly/hsxi3y9

Save the Date! 🗓️ Join the Santa Barbara County Democratic Party for our 18th Annual Roosevelt–Hamer Dinner on Saturday, April 11, 2026. We’re excited to welcome Congressman Ro Khanna as our keynote speaker. GA tickets go live soon 🎟️✨ Sponsorships available now at www.sbdems.org/rh26

🌊 THE BLUE WAVE STARTS HERE 🗳️💙 We are less than 80 days from ballots going out in the June 2nd primary. We’re heading to Santa Maria on Saturday, March 7th for our Annual Meeting to strategize, share updates, and build momentum. RSVP here: buff.ly/KnVoTPb

💙 🌊 Blue Waves are built month by month right in your own community! We’ve reached $400 in recurring monthly donations. Now our goal is $1,000 to sustain year-round organizing. Please consider pitching in $1, $5, or $10 a month: www.sbdems.org/donate

Black History Month ❤️ 💛 💚 The Santa Barbara County Democratic Party honors the profound contributions, resilience, and leadership of Black communities locally and nationally.

🗳️ BIG NEWS: LOCAL DEM PARTY ENDORSEMENTS We’re proud to endorse these candidates who will deliver for our communities and our kids. Key races will be decided in June. Volunteer (sbdems.org/volunteer) or become a monthly sustaining donor (sbdems.org/donate) to help elect Democrats countywide.

Rain or shine, we're not messing around in 2026 🌧️🚪 This weekend, our volunteers hit the doors in Santa Maria (in the rain!) to kick off voter outreach for the June 2 primary. Want to join us? Sign up for a shift by going to sbdems.org/volunteer.

📢 HELP US RE-ELECT SUPERVISOR LAURA CAPPS 📢 Last weekend, we were proud to join community leaders to kickoff our endorsed candidate's re-election campaign. 💰 Donate (www.sbdems.org/donate) 🤝 Volunteer (buff.ly/d8WC60i)

✊ This weekend, we were proud to participate in a Noncooperation Training alongside partners from across the Central Coast.The key takeaway: Noncooperation is powerful because it removes the consent that authoritarian systems rely on.

Thanks to Democrats and allies like you, we’re one step closer to rebuilding our organizing power for 2026. If you haven’t yet joined as a monthly donor, there’s still time. 💙 Become a Monthly Donor today by going to sbdems.org/donate

As we prepare for critical 2026 elections, we’re asking 100 Democrats in Santa Barbara County to become monthly donors at $5 or $10 by going to sbdems.org/donate. Every dollar goes directly into local grassroots organizing! 💙 Chip in $5 or $10 a month to power our comeback in 2026.

Every election starts with grassroots organizing... and that starts with you! The victorious Yes on 50 campaign proved that California is leading in the fight to take on the Trump administration. This Giving Tuesday, help power our path back to power in 2026 with a small monthly gift of $5 or $10.

The Santa Barbara County Democratic Party was honored to stand with Santa Barbara City leaders at the Trans Day of Remembrance March. We're grateful for @sbtan and their powerful advocacy for our trans community. 🤍💗💙 #TDOR

Yes on Prop 50 passed by an overwhelming margin thanks to the tireless work of our amazing volunteers. You made the calls, knocked the doors, and had the conversations that made this victory possible. From all of us at the Santa Barbara County Democratic Party, thank you for your dedication!💙 💙 💙

🗳️💙 Today is Election Day Santa Barbara County! 💙 🗳️ If you haven't voted yet, you still have time to Vote Yes on Prop 50! To ensure your vote is counted, we recommend 1) Drop off at a dropbox location - Click here: buff.ly/IWfmF0e or 2) Vote at your polling place - Click here: buff.ly/w0NeF2d