Who is the incumbent?

Carrie Hahnel and Gary Lym currently holds this office.

Who should I vote for in the Alameda Unified School District Governing Board Member, Full Term race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

Alameda Unified School District Governing Board Member, Full Term

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

5 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Alameda City Unified school district voters

What this office does

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.

Candidates

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Joyce Boyd

CPA; nonprofit CFO

Carrie HahnelIncumbent

Senior Associate Partner, Bellwether (education nonprofit)

Gary LymIncumbent

Accountant and accounting professor; former finance director and controller

Mike McMahon

Sarah Putnam

Early childhood educator

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Quick answers

Who is running for Alameda Unified School District Governing Board Member, Full Term in 2026?: Joyce Boyd, Carrie Hahnel, Gary Lym, Mike McMahon and Sarah Putnam.
Who is the incumbent?: Carrie Hahnel and Gary Lym currently holds this office.
What does this office 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 should I vote for in the Alameda Unified School District Governing Board Member, Full Term race?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
When is the election?: The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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