In Santa Barbara County, if you've lost or damaged a vote-by-mail ballot, you can request a replacement ballot through the county's elections offices in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria or Lompoc. Otherwise ...

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Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Sacramento, Calif. – Ballot drop boxes are now open throughout the state ahead of the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special ...

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