Pajaro Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 1 (Santa Cruz County)

What this office does

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.

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Quick answers

Who is running for Pajaro Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 1 (Santa Cruz County) in 2026?

Andrew Goldenkranz, Meilin Obinata and Robin Sukow.

What does this office 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 should I vote for in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 1 (Santa Cruz County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.