Silva Leads Mayoral Race in Buellton, District 1 Council Race Tight
In Buellton, incumbent David Silva is leading the mayoral race against former mayor Dave King, while the District 1 City Council race between Billy Silvola and Mark Williams is reported as close.
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, November 3, 2026 — In Buellton’s local elections, incumbent Mayor David Silva has established a lead in the race against former Mayor Dave King. The outcome of the mayoral contest is still being determined as votes are processed.
Additionally, the election for the District 1 City Council seat is currently described as close, with candidates Billy Silvola and Mark Williams vying for the position. The final results for this council race are also pending.
Details regarding the specific vote counts for either the mayoral or the District 1 City Council race were not immediately available in the reported information. The timeline for the certification of election results was not provided. Information on the number of ballots cast or the precincts reporting was not specified.
The summary provided did not include further details on campaign platforms, voter turnout, or any potential challenges or recounts for either race. Information concerning the candidates’ previous terms in office or their specific policy proposals was also not included in the initial report. The full scope of the election results for Buellton will be disclosed as official tallies are finalized and released.
Story summarized from the original created by Jack Dindia, Noozhawk Staff Writer on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
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