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Meet & Greet Event - WPC Endorsed Candidates

The Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee (SBWPC) invites members and one guest to a free special event to meet our endorsed candidates for the 2026 Primary Election. Our mission is to elect leaders who embody feminist values of social, racial, and gender equality and who champion legislation favoring the many, not just the few.

Event Details

• Date: May 14, 2026

• Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Location: Mulligan’s Cafe - Banquet Room (Indoor Seating), 3500 McCaw Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Ample Parking and walk-in accessibility.

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Refreshments & Hosting

Appetizers Buffet & Coffee/Iced Tea/Lemonade Beverage Station. A full (no host) bar will be available. Hostesses: ej Borah, Membership Co-Chair & Christina Pizarro, SBWPC President (No cost for members). Endorsed Candidates are welcome to bring signs and campaign materials; a dedicated display table will be provided.

As ballots are scheduled to be mailed on May 4th for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with the endorsed slate and learn about their visions for our community and the state.

Endorsed Candidates

The following leaders have been officially endorsed by the SBWPC for their steadfast commitment to political and social change.

U.S. House of Representatives, 24th District | Salud Carbajal

California State Assembly, 37th District | Gregg Hart

Santa Barbara County Supervisor, District 2 | Laura Capps

Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder Assessor | Melinda Greene

Santa Barbara County Auditor-Controller | Kyle Slattery

Why Your Participation Matters

Democracy relies on active participation. Whether you volunteer for our endorsed candidates, engage in legislative outreach, or attend our events, your involvement is crucial to protecting fundamental rights and ensuring feminist voices win their races.

Join us at Mulligan’s to support the leaders who will represent our families and values.

Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee
Non-partisan | Feminist | Dedicated to Gender Equality

Our Endorsed Candidates | Voter Guide

Each member can bring a non-member friend in the spirit of “Friend Raising.” You must RSVP in order to attend.

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What, When, Where

Join us April 25-26th, 2026 at beautiful Alameda Park to celebrate the 56th Earth Day! It will be a weekend jam packed with music, a plant forward food court, eco friendly vendors, education, non-profits and the largest green car show on the west coast!

Produced by Community Environmental Council and CarpEvents

Date: April 25,26 2026

Time: Saturday 11am - 8pm | Sunday 11am -7pm

Location: Alameda Park

Note: SBWPC booth will be at Space 346 with League of Women Voters

Plan Your Visit — SB Earth Day

SBWPC Members | Sign up For a Shift Here

FESTIVAL ZONES

Green Car Show

Longest-running public Green Car Show in the U.S. features the latest in electric vehicle technology

Kids Corner

Kids’ activities and family-friendly performances throughout the festival

Music & Entertainment

Two days of live music and
performances on multiple stages.

Plant-Forward Food Court & Beer Garden

The best farm-to-table climate-friendly fare in the region.

Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

Produced by Community Environmental Council and CarpEvents

FOR MORE INFORMATION

What | No Kings 3

Time | 11 AM

Location | Alameda Park City of Santa Barbara

Time | 11:00 AM

Organizers | Indivisible Santa Barbara + CoSponsors

SBWPC | We will be there! Come to our Table!

Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee Table

Join SBWPC’s table and discover our organization, mission, and 2026 goals. We’ll have premade signs and merchandise to give away.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in our country, this is the place to start. We’re gearing up for a strong 2026 midterm election.

How You Can Prepare

You have over 20 days to prepare for this event, which is to be the largest non-violent protest in history—you don’t want to miss this! This is the time to save your cardboard and create your protest signs, displays, art pieces—whatever it is that expresses your thoughts, feelings, fears, whatever. Make it as simple or as elaborate as you wish, but create it—let it be a part of this movement, a part of you and your community.

Questions?

If you have questions, send us a message. We will have updates for all so stay tuned and informed by subscribing to our stack.

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Sign Making Workshop

To be determined. Check back soon.

Last Year

Thousands flocked to Alameda Park.

Join Women Making Change, Carpinteria Women’s Club, and the Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee for an evening with Lorissa Rinehart

Lorissa Rinehart, celebrated women’s historian, author, and public speaker will speak about her latest book, which explores the powerful intersections of women’s history, politics, war, and peace.

Event Information

Wednesday March 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Location: Carpinteria Womans Club 1059 Vallecito Rd

Meet the Author | Lorissa Rinehart

Through her weekly newsletter and podcast, The Female Body Politic, Lorissa offers insightful analysis of contemporary events, drawing on 250 years of women’s engagement in American politics.

She is also the co-founder of The Santa Barbara Literary Festival, a two day celebration of writers, readers, and storytellers launching May 2026.

The First Authoritative Biography of an American Icon

Her latest book, Winning The Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become America’s First Congresswoman was called “An illuminating biography,” by Publishers Weekly and “Gripping from start to finish,” by acclaimed historian Clara Bingham, Winning The Earthquake is the first authoritative biography of this trailblazing female politician in American history.

Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in C ongress

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Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress | Lorissa Rinehart: Author & Presenter

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