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Petaluma Joint Union High School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5 (Sonoma County)

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

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.

Candidates

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John La Bare

Sarah Seitchik Sebastian

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Quick answers

Who is running for Petaluma Joint Union High School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5 (Sonoma County) in 2026?: John La Bare and Sarah Seitchik Sebastian.
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 Petaluma Joint Union High School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5 (Sonoma County) race?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
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.

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