Michael Valdovinos

About this race

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.

2 candidates ran for Sonoma County Junior College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 7 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Michael Valdovinos

Clinical psychologist; SRJC trustee. Appointed to the Sonoma County Junior College District board for Trustee Area 7 in 2021 and now listed as the incumbent. A clinical psychologist who has directed Air Force mental health services and worked with the VA and Sutter Health; holds a bachelor's from UC Davis and a doctorate from Alliant International University.

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Is Michael Valdovinos the incumbent?

Yes. Michael Valdovinos currently holds this office.

What does the Sonoma County Junior College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 7 seat 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 is Michael Valdovinos running against?

Kateliyn Rutkowski, for Sonoma County Junior College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 7.

Should I vote for Michael Valdovinos?

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