School Boards Matter: 2026 Candidate Guide

Public schools shape our communities, and school boards shape our public schools. To help voters make informed decisions in the upcoming election, JUST Education Collective and San Diego Families for Liberation invited candidates running for school board seats across San Diego County to share their visions, priorities, and commitments to our students and school communities.

Every candidate in every district received the exact same standardized questionnaire. Below, you will find their complete, unedited responses as provided to us (except for length where the 200 word limit was exceeded).

Please note: We do not endorse candidates, score responses, or fact-check submitted answers for accuracy.

School board elections directly impact whether our schools are places where ALL students can thrive, regardless of immigration status, gender, neurodiversity, ability, race, or background. We encourage voters to read between the lines, cross-reference candidate platforms, and do further research to ensure the leaders you elect truly reflect values of equity, justice, inclusive learning, and an commitment to teaching accurate history.