Sarah Putnam

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 Alameda Unified School District Governing Board Member, Full Term in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Alameda City Unified school district voters.

About Sarah Putnam

Early childhood educator. An early childhood educator who has worked as a lead preschool teacher; she describes her family's Alameda roots as going back to 1910. An AUSD parent involved with the Lum Elementary PTA, she is a first-time candidate.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Accessibility built into school planning, facilities and programs
• Independent oversight and evidence-based board decisions
• Delivering IEP, 504 and student support services
• Giving families, students and educators a voice in decisions
• Responsible, transparent use of public funds

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Sarah Putnam only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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More about Sarah Putnam

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Also running

• Joyce Boyd
• Carrie Hahnel
• Gary Lym
• Mike McMahon

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Quick answers

What does the Alameda Unified School District Governing Board Member, Full Term 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 Sarah Putnam running against?

Joyce Boyd, Carrie Hahnel, Gary Lym and Mike McMahon, for Alameda Unified School District Governing Board Member, Full Term.

Should I vote for Sarah Putnam?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Sarah Putnam's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.