SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, City Councilmember Eric Friedman conceded the race to be the next Mayor of Santa Barbara to City Councilmember Kristen Sneddon.
The race was one of the few remaining outstanding races left from the 2026 Election.
Tuesday's ballot drop put Mayor-elect Sneddon into a slim lead after election night ended with a few hundred vote lead for Councilman Friedman.
On his campaign Facebook page, Councilmember Friedman shared the following statement:
Thank you to every volunteer, supporter and voter who was part of this campaign, and to Julie, or sons Henry and Charles, and my mom, Celeste, for standing with me every step of the way.
This was a close election, and it showed how deeply Santa Barbarans care about the future of our city. The voter have made their choice, and it is important that we come together as a community to build our future together because Santa Barbara works best when every voice has a seat at the table. I wish Kristen Sneddon and the new Councilmembers well as they work on the issues important to all of us.
It has been an honor to serve as a member of the Santa Barbara City Council for nine years and as a public servant for twenty-five. We live in an incredible city, which I love, and that will never change. One of the most valuable lessons this campaign and my recent life experiences have taught me is that no matter what happens, every day is a bonus day.
With gratitude and deep appreciation,
Thank you, Santa Barbara.
-Eric Friedman
Your News Channel reached out to Mayor-elect Sneddon for more information and her statement will be added to this article when it is received.
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