Coverage dated November 4, 2026

Ian Baucke Holds Big Lead in Santa Barbara City Council District 5 Race

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In the three-way race for the Santa Barbara City Council‘s District 5 seat, Ian Baucke held a significant early lead Tuesday night, with 62.8% of the vote. Cevin Cathell was in second place with 26.8%, while James Zurlinden trailed with 9.8%, based on initial results.

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Ian Baucke Holds Big Lead in Santa Barbara City Council District 5 Race (opens Nooz Hawk)
Published Nov 4, 2026
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In the three-way race for the Santa Barbara City Council‘s District 5 seat, Ian Baucke held a significant early lead Tuesday night, with 62.8% of the vote. Cevin Cathell was in second place with 26.8%, while James Zurlinden trailed with 9.8%, based on initial results.
Santa Barbara News-Press
Ian Baucke dominates District 5, appears headed toward City Council victory (opens Santa Barbara News-Press)
Published Nov 4, 2026
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Baucke was endorsed by the Santa Barbara County Democratic Party and was an early frontrunner.