Joel Gutierrez

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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.

2 candidates ran for Carlsbad Unified School Trustee Area No. 5 (San Diego County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Carlsbad Unified school district voters.

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What does the Carlsbad Unified School Trustee Area No. 5 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 Joel Gutierrez running against?

Chris Waidelich, for Carlsbad Unified School Trustee Area No. 5 (San Diego County).

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