Santa Barbara County
for Superior Court Judge
Primary Election — June 2, 2026
Every person who enters a courtroom deserves to be heard with patience, treated with dignity, and given a fair and timely day in court.
About the Candidate
For more than twenty-two years, Luis Esparza has stood in Santa Barbara County courtrooms representing small-business owners fighting to keep their doors open, parents navigating painful custody battles, and individuals whose freedom and future hung in the balance. He has witnessed firsthand the quiet human cost of court delays — and he is running to fix them.
As a bilingual attorney fluent in Spanish, Luis is especially mindful of the needs of our diverse community. He believes every person who enters a courtroom deserves to be heard with patience, treated with dignity, and given a fair and timely day in court — regardless of language or resources.
Why Luis?
Luis Esparza is running for Superior Court Judge because he believes every person who walks into a courtroom deserves to be heard, treated with dignity, and receive fair consideration under the law.
Justice must be blind to wealth, status, and politics. Luis is committed to ruling on the facts and the law — nothing else.
Two decades of practice in Santa Barbara County courts means Luis knows the system — and knows how to make it better for families and individuals.
Luis has spent his career in Santa Barbara. He understands the people, the challenges, and the values that make this county unique.
Every person — regardless of background or means — deserves meaningful access to the courts. Luis will work to ensure that promise is kept.
Meet the Candidate
Join the Campaign
Every election is won by neighbors talking to neighbors. Here are four ways you can help bring Luis Esparza to the bench.
Walk your neighborhood and speak directly with voters. Personal conversations are the most powerful tool in any campaign.
Call registered voters from the comfort of your home. Scripts and training are provided — no experience necessary.
Put a sign in your yard and show your community where you stand. Visibility builds momentum and name recognition.
Host or attend a small gathering where Luis can meet voters face to face. These intimate events move people to the polls.
Support the Campaign
Grassroots support from people like you makes this campaign possible. Every contribution counts toward a fairer Santa Barbara County court.
Paid for by Esparza for Judge 2026. FPPC ID #1490228.
Contributions are not tax-deductible.
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