Carl Blankenhorn

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.

4 candidates ran for Fountain Valley School District Governing Board Member (Orange County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Carl Blankenhorn

Math teacher (recently retired). A former Fountain Valley School District student and parent of two former district students, he recently retired after 30 years as a high school math teacher and holds a master's degree in mathematics.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Student safety and mental wellbeing
• Strong academics and appropriate class sizes
• More school counselors
• Professional development for teachers
• Transparency and fiscal responsibility

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 Carl Blankenhorn 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 Carl Blankenhorn

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Also running

• Dennis Cole
• Eugene M. Murray
• Rick Nichols

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Quick answers

What does the Fountain Valley School District Governing Board Member 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 Carl Blankenhorn running against?

Dennis Cole, Eugene M. Murray and Rick Nichols, for Fountain Valley School District Governing Board Member (Orange County).

Should I vote for Carl Blankenhorn?

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