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Ricardo Padilla

Candidate for El Monte Union High School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 005 (Los Angeles County) · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

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 El Monte Union High School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 005 (Los Angeles County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

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Quick answers

Is Ricardo Padilla the incumbent?: Yes. Ricardo Padilla currently holds this office.
What does the El Monte Union High School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 005 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 Ricardo Padilla running against?: Raul Pardo, for El Monte Union High School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 005 (Los Angeles County).
Should I vote for Ricardo Padilla?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Ricardo Padilla's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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