The 2024 Buellton mayoral candidates are no strangers to the city council. Incumbent Mayor David King is running for re-election against Vice Mayor David Silva.

The results of the second Electoral Synthesis Report published on election night show Silva in the lead, with 54.67% of community members voting in his favor.

King is currently trailing closely with 45.05% of the vote; Officials report that 0.27 percent of ballots also had write-in candidates.

43.5% of the ballots received have been counted so far, according to county representatives.

King has been on the city council since 2008. He says he hopes to be re-elected to complete projects started in his first term and create more community spaces in Buellton for families to enjoy.

Silva was first elected to the Buellton City Council in 2022. His priorities include investing in infrastructure, a resilient annual budget and preserving environmental biodiversity.

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