Local Politics · Santa Barbara County
Carbajal Leads Bob Smith in Early 24th District Congressional Results
Incumbent Democrat Salud Carbajal led Republican Bob Smith in early returns for California's 24th Congressional District race, receiving 95,995 votes (66.7%) to Smith's 47,998 (33.3%). The district covers Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties, with 457,138 registered voters. Semi-official results were expected late Tuesday night, with final certified results due by Dec. 3.