Laura Holmes

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 Petaluma Joint Union High School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 3 (Sonoma County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Laura Holmes

Parent; HR consultant. A mother of two children in Petaluma City Schools, with seven years as a district parent, who reports 20 years of leadership experience in human resources and technology. She says she has volunteered extensively in classrooms and on field trips. She is not the incumbent; the Area 3 seat is currently held by Madelon Reilly-Cloud, who did not file.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Bring a current-parent perspective to the board
• Navigate budget challenges
• Support the incoming superintendent and the board transition
• Support teachers and advocate for students

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 Laura Holmes 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 Laura Holmes yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Quick answers

What does the Petaluma Joint Union High School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 3 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 Laura Holmes running against?

John Garcia, for Petaluma Joint Union High School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 3 (Sonoma County).

Should I vote for Laura Holmes?

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