Santa Barbara Supervisor Race Features Substantial Campaign Funding for Aguilera and Valencia
The race for the Santa Barbara County Fifth District Supervisor seat between candidates Maribel Aguilera and Ricardo Valencia is characterized by substantial campaign funding, with both candidates raising approximately $200,000. The election, for a seat vacated by a retiring supervisor,…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 3, 2026 — The election for the Santa Barbara County Fifth District Supervisor seat is marked by significant financial activity as candidates Maribel Aguilera and Ricardo Valencia have each reported raising approximately $200,000. This race is for a seat that will become vacant following the retirement of the current supervisor.
Both leading candidates have secured substantial financial backing, indicating a competitive contest for the district’s representation. The figures suggest a considerable investment in campaigning efforts by both Aguilera and Valencia as they seek to win the vacant position.
Further financial engagement in the election comes from a newly formed Political Action Committee (PAC). This PAC has begun spending in support of Maribel Aguilera’s candidacy while simultaneously opposing Ricardo Valencia’s campaign. The formation and activity of this PAC add another layer to the financial landscape of the supervisor race.
Details regarding the specific sources of funding for the candidates or the PAC, as well as the exact amounts spent by the PAC, were not detailed in the information provided. The election concerns the Fifth District supervisor position, which is open due to the retirement of the incumbent officeholder. Further financial disclosures and campaign activities are expected as the election progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Daniel Green, Noozhawk Staff Writer on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
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