Maria Betancourt-Castaneda

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.

2 candidates ran for Sweetwater Union High Schl Trustee Area 1 (San Diego County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Maria Betancourt-Castaneda

National School District trustee. Lifelong National City resident and Sweetwater High graduate. Has served 12 years as a National School District trustee and as a California School Boards Association delegate, after starting as a PTA president.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Accountable governance
• Classroom-first funding
• High academic standards
• Modern facilities and safe campuses
• Stronger family engagement

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

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Quick answers

What does the Sweetwater Union High Schl Trustee Area 1 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 Maria Betancourt-Castaneda running against?

Fermin Eusebio Jimenez, for Sweetwater Union High Schl Trustee Area 1 (San Diego County).

Should I vote for Maria Betancourt-Castaneda?

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