Who is the incumbent?

Dorothy Battenfeld currently holds this office.

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.

Sonoma County Junior College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5

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 a public community college district. The elected board sets college policy, approves the budget, oversees academic programs and hires and evaluates the college president or chancellor, who runs the college day to day.

Candidates

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Dorothy BattenfeldIncumbent

SRJC trustee; educator

Leticia Contreras

Educator, anthropologist/archaeologist, organizer

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Quick answers

Who is running for Sonoma County Junior College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5 in 2026?: Dorothy Battenfeld and Leticia Contreras.
Who is the incumbent?: Dorothy Battenfeld currently holds this office.
What does this office do?: Governs a public community college district. The elected board sets college policy, approves the budget, oversees academic programs and hires and evaluates the college president or chancellor, who runs the college day to day.
Who should I vote for in the Sonoma County Junior College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5 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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