Daisy Tong

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 4 (Orange County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Daisy Tong

RSCCD Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 4; real estate. Born in Sa Đéc, Vietnam, she came to the U.S. as a refugee at age 10 and grew up in the area; she spent about two decades as a communications consultant between Asian American and mainstream communities and later moved into real estate. Elected in 2022 as the first Vietnamese American on the RSCCD board, she has served as board president.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Keep student success the top priority
• Help students transfer to four-year universities
• More chances for working adults to earn certificates and degrees
• Responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars
• Continue growth of dual enrollment, adult education and apprenticeships

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, 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 Daisy Tong 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 Daisy Tong yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Quick answers

Is Daisy Tong the incumbent?

Yes. Daisy Tong currently holds this office.

What does the Rancho Santiago Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 4 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 Daisy Tong running against?

Beatriz Mendoza, for Rancho Santiago Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 4 (Orange County).

Should I vote for Daisy Tong?

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