John R. Hanna

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.

2 candidates ran for Rancho Santiago Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 2 (Orange County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About John R. Hanna

Attorney. Has served on the Rancho Santiago Community College District board since being appointed in January 1998 and represents Trustee Area 2. An Orange resident and attorney with degrees from Cal State Fullerton and Loyola Law School, he has worked as government affairs director/special counsel for the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters and previously as general counsel for state financial regulators.

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Is John R. Hanna the incumbent?

Yes. John R. Hanna currently holds this office.

What does the Rancho Santiago Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 2 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 John R. Hanna running against?

Steve Rocco, for Rancho Santiago Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 2 (Orange County).

Should I vote for John R. Hanna?

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