Patti Coutre

About this race

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

5 candidates ran for Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board (Pinal County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Maricopa Unified school district voters.

About Patti Coutre

President of the Maricopa Unified School District governing board, re-elected to that post by the board in January 2026 after serving as vice president. She previously served on the board for nearly a decade, including as president, before resigning in 2020 to take a district job, and later returned to the board.

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Where they stand

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Also running

• Loraine Conley
• Lisa Garcia
• Latrinda Williams
• Nicolas Yendrzeski

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Quick answers

Is Patti Coutre the incumbent?

Yes. Patti Coutre currently holds this office.

What does the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board seat do?

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Who is Patti Coutre running against?

Loraine Conley, Lisa Garcia, Latrinda Williams and Nicolas Yendrzeski, for Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board (Pinal County).

Should I vote for Patti Coutre?

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