Simone Zulu

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 Palmdale 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.

About Simone Zulu

Retired preschool teacher. Listed by the district as Simone Zulu Diol, the Area 5 trustee and board clerk, first elected in 2018. A retired Palmdale School District preschool teacher, former president of the Palmdale Elementary Teachers Association and one of Palmdale's original Head Start teachers, she holds a B.S. in child development from Fresno State and is active in Guinean and African diaspora community groups.

What they say they'll focus on:

• A great public education for all students
• Multicultural education that includes parents and caregivers

Summarized in our words from source 1, 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 Simone Zulu only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Simone Zulu yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Quick answers

Is Simone Zulu the incumbent?

Yes. Simone Zulu currently holds this office.

What does the Palmdale 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 Simone Zulu running against?

Marcos Torres Alvarez, for Palmdale School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 005 (Los Angeles County).

Should I vote for Simone Zulu?

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