Kathryn Dunn

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.

2 candidates ran for Claremont Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 001 (Los Angeles County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Claremont Unified school district voters.

About Kathryn Dunn

Owner of a marketing and communications firm; former longtime Claremont Courier editor. The incumbent, first elected in 2022 without opposition. A lifelong Claremont resident and 1987 Claremont High graduate with a public administration degree from the University of La Verne. Her two sons went through CUSD, giving her firsthand experience with both general and special education. (Background and priorities from her 2022 Courier profile.)

What they say they'll focus on:

• Better engagement between the district and residents
• Keep the district financially stable
• Inclusive policies, and the materials and systems teachers need
• Protect the elementary schools and keep AVID, AP, IB and extracurriculars
• Advocate for students who don't thrive with conventional teaching
• Open government and transparency

In their own words: Claremont Courier (2022 candidate profile) questionnaire

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, 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 Kathryn Dunn 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: Claremont Courier (2022 candidate profile) questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Is Kathryn Dunn the incumbent?

Yes. Kathryn Dunn currently holds this office.

What does the Claremont Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 001 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 Kathryn Dunn running against?

Krista Carson Elhai, for Claremont Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 001 (Los Angeles County).

Should I vote for Kathryn Dunn?

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