Pearl Koven

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.

5 candidates ran for Los Rios Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 6 (Sacramento County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Pearl Koven

Public policy and communications staffer. Works in the California State Senate on communications, policy research and constituent advocacy, and has previously worked for the U.S. House of Representatives and the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. A former California Conservation Corps member, she transferred from Santa Monica College to UC San Diego as a first-generation college student.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Safe and supportive campuses
• Workforce and career readiness, including skilled trades
• Higher transfer and completion rates
• Fiscal responsibility and accountability

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 Pearl Koven only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

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Also running

• William Thomas Bernal
• Zima Creason
• Keith Ellis
• Deborah V. Ortiz

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Quick answers

What does the Los Rios Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 6 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 Pearl Koven running against?

William Thomas Bernal, Zima Creason, Keith Ellis and Deborah V. Ortiz, for Los Rios Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 6 (Sacramento County).

Should I vote for Pearl Koven?

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