Latest News | Endorsement Updates | Equal Rights Amendment | Women’s Voices | ICE | Newsletters | Legislation and Advocacy | Events     ELECTION 2026   VOTER GUIDE   Notice of Endorsement Meeting April 29, 2026   Endorsement and Advocacy (E&A) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 5:45 p.m.   The meeting will be held on Zoom. The link to the meeting will be sent 24 hours before the event.     Meeting Details   The Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee continues its evaluation process as the 2026 cycle unfolds. The upcoming Endorsement and Advocacy (E&A) meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., is a critical session. During this meeting, the Committee will deliberate on recommendations for the following high-profile state races.   • California Governor • California Lieutenant Governor • California State Superintendent of Public Instruction   These recommendations will be advanced to the Board of Directors for final endorsement consideration.     Meeting Protocol   Meeting starts promptly at 5:45 PM   This is a members-only endorsement meeting. Please RSVP to attend.     RSVP Here     Our membership committee will verify your membership status, and you’ll be notified if it’s lapsed.     Membership | Renew | Join Here     Public Comments   Members are welcome to participate in the Public Comment section of the meeting. Each member is limited to a one-minute comment. Alternatively, you can submit a concise (one-minute) written comment that will be read by the Elections and Appointments Chair. Please click below to send your brief comment.     Endorsement Closed Session | Board Only   After considering the public comments and CAT reports, the Board will convene in closed session to deliberate and vote. Members, guests, and candidates will be requested to leave the meeting during this time.     Submit General Question About this Event Here     Endorsement Results   The endorsement results will be first shared with each candidate via call or email by a member of the CAT who interviewed them. After contacting everyone, the results will be shared electronically with the membership, on social media platforms, and through news releases.       Our Endorsed Candidates | Voter Guide     Upcoming Events   • Protect for Community from ICE Trainings | SB Resiste 6-7:30 PM  OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH | TUESDAY APR. 21 • Earth Day Festival—April 25 (11AM-8PM), April 26 (11AM-7PM). SBWPC is sharing a large booth with the LWV. ○ Location: Booth # 361 | Public Square/Kids Corner - along Sola Street. ○ WPC will be doing voter registration, gathering ERA petition signatures & promoting WPC. ○ Sign up for a shift here • Santa Barbara Literary Festival | May 2,3, 2026 | Downtown Santa Barbara | Brings together readers and writers from all genres for a two-day celebration of storytelling and inspiration.     Get Your Tickets Here     • Field Trip to the Theater | May 30, 2 pm at Rubicon Theatre, Ventura     Member Training & Leadership   To build a sustainable movement, we are training the next generation of feminist leaders to run for office and manage effective campaigns.   • Candidate Development Workshops: ○ Nuts and Bolts Workshop (July 16, 2026): Hosted by Mary Rose via Zoom, focusing on campaign foundations. ○ Media, Messaging, and Money (August 22, 2026): A full-day deep dive at SB Law School featuring leaders Tish Gainey, Mayor Natalia Alarcon, and Laura Capps.       The stakes for the upcoming primary election on June 2, 2026, could not be higher. We find ourselves at a pivotal moment where our mission to achieve political access, voice, and power is more critical than ever. As we move further into this year of action and advocacy, your commitment to feminist values—social, political, racial, and economic gender equality—is the vital force powering our mission forward.   Democracy needs you. We must work together to protect fundamental rights and ensure that progressive, feminist voices win their races to implement just policies.   Important Election Dates:   • Ballots Mailed: May 4, 2026 • Election Day: June 2, 2026     Christina Pizarro   President, Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee     The stakes for the upcoming primary election on June 2, 2026, could not be higher. We find ourselves at a pivotal moment where our mission to achieve political access, voice, and power is more critical than ever. As we move further into this year of action and advocacy, your commitment to feminist values—social, political, racial, and economic gender equality—is the vital force powering our mission forward.   Democracy needs you. We must work together to protect fundamental rights and ensure that progressive, feminist voices win their races to implement just policies.   Important Election Dates:   • Ballots Mailed: May 4, 2026 • Election Day: June 2, 2026     Christina Pizarro   President, Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee

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