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Santa Barbara Congressman Says He Will Seek Re-Election

Democratic Congressman Salud Carbajal of Santa Barbara announces he will seek re-election in 2018

A congressman representing much of the Central and South Coasts has announced he is seeking re-election this year.

Democratic Congressman Salud Carbajal of Santa Barbara says he’ll seek a second term in office.

Carbajal is known for his emphasis on environmental issues, as well as efforts to support undocumented residents. Before first winning election in 2016, he was a longtime Santa Barbara County Supervisor.

The 24th Congressional District includes all of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, and parts of Ventura County.

Lance Orozco has been News Director of KCLU since 2001, providing award-winning coverage of some of the biggest news events in the region, including the Thomas and Woolsey brush fires, the deadly Montecito debris flow, the Borderline Bar and Grill attack, and Ronald Reagan's funeral. 
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