Position Sought
Mayor of Buellton
Current Position
Mayor of Buellton
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Location
Buellton, California
Date of General Election
November 3, 2026
General Election Donation Limit
$5900
Race/Ethnicity
White/Caucasian
Gender Identity
Cisgender Man
Sexual Orientation
Gay
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Connect with David Silva
David is the first out LGBTQ+ Mayor of Buellton!
Biography
David Silva is the current Mayor of Buellton and is proud to be an openly queer man representing a rural community like Buellton. In his first term as Mayor, he has prioritized investments in social services, community amenities, and environmental resiliency. Buellton has become a leading community in supporting LGBTQ+ causes and proudly celebrating the diverse people who call Buellton home. David, his husband Jason, and their cat Colonel Mustard are proud to call Buellton home and look forward to continuing to support their community.