Lompoc's economy is anchored by Vandenberg Space Force Base and the federal penitentiary, creating a campaign landscape where defense spending, space industry growth, and criminal justice reform intersect in unusual ways for a California coastal community. Lompoc has approximately 44,000 residents and 17,000 registered voters across Santa Barbara County. Local seats on the ballot include Lompoc City Council (5 members), Lompoc Unified School District. Issues driving Lompoc campaigns: Vandenberg Space Force Base economy; Federal prison impacts; Flower industry heritage. Local Campaign Pros runs end-to-end campaigns for Lompoc candidates and measures — strategy, mail, voter data, lawn signs, field, and FPPC compliance tuned to the Santa Barbara County voter file.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-21