2 candidates are running: Corby Poulis Sr. and Gloria Soto. Gloria Soto is the incumbent.

Unofficial result: the winner is Gloria Soto (Nonpartisan).

Member of the City Council, District 3

Name: Member of the City Council, District 3
Start: 2026-11-03
Location: Santa Maria city, California

Unofficial result: Won — Gloria Soto (Nonpartisan)

My vote power: High

This seat represents District 3, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.

What does this office do?

Passing city laws, called ordinances
Approving the city budget
Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks

Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,

Candidates:

Corby Poulis Sr.

Lost

Nonpartisan

As of September 2026, we found no public information about Corby Poulis Sr.'s job, background, or goals.

Gloria Soto has served on the Santa Maria City Council since 2018, the youngest woman ever elected to it, and has worked for Planned Parenthood California Central Coast. Her priorities are affordable housing and job and small business growth.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, 1 against, Housing Affordability 3 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for, 2 against,

Source: countyofsb.org