Robert Payne

About this race

Governs a public community college district. The elected board sets college policy, approves the budget, oversees academic programs and hires and evaluates the college president or chancellor, who runs the college day to day.

5 candidates ran for Los Angeles Community College District Member of the Board of Trustees, Seat 002 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Robert Payne

Writer, researcher and instructor. Grew up in Pacoima and attended a junior college; he has taught high school and college, including at LA Mission College, written novels and directed documentaries. He did not respond to LAist's 2026 survey.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Equal pay and health care for adjunct faculty
• Expand solar power and environmental initiatives on campuses
• Closer review of construction and renovation contracts
• Serve as an independent trustee

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 Robert Payne 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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Also running

• Adriana Cabrera
• Kristina Irwin
• Roy Payan
• Steven F. Veres

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Quick answers

What does the Los Angeles Community College District Member of the Board of Trustees, Seat 002 seat do?

Governs a public community college district. The elected board sets college policy, approves the budget, oversees academic programs and hires and evaluates the college president or chancellor, who runs the college day to day.

Who is Robert Payne running against?

Adriana Cabrera, Kristina Irwin, Roy Payan and Steven F. Veres, for Los Angeles Community College District Member of the Board of Trustees, Seat 002.

Should I vote for Robert Payne?

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