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Joan Malczewski, Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal and Kimberly Smith, for Laguna Beach Unified School District Governing Board Member (Orange County).

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Elizabeth Bates

Candidate for Laguna Beach Unified School District Governing Board Member (Orange County) · 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.

4 candidates ran for Laguna Beach Unified School District Governing Board Member (Orange County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Laguna Beach Unified school district voters.

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What does the Laguna Beach Unified 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 Elizabeth Bates running against?: Joan Malczewski, Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal and Kimberly Smith, for Laguna Beach Unified School District Governing Board Member (Orange County).
Should I vote for Elizabeth Bates?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Elizabeth Bates's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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