Coverage dated November 4, 2026

Gabe Escobedo Holds Significant Lead in Santa Barbara District 6 Race

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In the race to represent Santa Barbara’s downtown neighborhoods on the City Council, Gabe Escobedo was leading with 70% of the vote, based on early results Tuesday night. Alexander Stoeber sat in second place for the District 6 seat, with 11.6%. Trailing behind was Jason Carlton with 11.

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Nooz Hawk
Gabe Escobedo Holds Significant Lead in Santa Barbara District 6 Race (opens Nooz Hawk)
Published Nov 4, 2026
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In the race to represent Santa Barbara’s downtown neighborhoods on the City Council, Gabe Escobedo was leading with 70% of the vote, based on early results Tuesday night. Alexander Stoeber sat in second place for the District 6 seat, with 11.6%. Trailing behind was Jason Carlton with 11.
Santa Barbara News-Press
Gabe Escobedo on top in Santa Barbara City Council District 6 race (opens Santa Barbara News-Press)
Published Nov 4, 2026
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The Santa Barbara Unified School District board member won Santa Barbara’s District 6 City Council seat Tuesday, succeeding outgoing City Councilmember Meagan Harmon