Kathi Dunham-Filson

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.

4 candidates ran for Denair Unified School District Governing Board Member (Stanislaus County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Denair Unified school district voters.

About Kathi Dunham-Filson

Denair Unified board member appointed in 2025 to fill a vacancy, with a term ending in 2026, and seeking re-election. The district's bio says she has worked in education for 30 years, starting as a para and custodian, previously served on the Denair board from 2013 to 2024, and is a youth sports coach and parent volunteer.

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• Mike Baker
• Gaby Cortes
• Billy Ray Myers

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Is Kathi Dunham-Filson the incumbent?

Yes. Kathi Dunham-Filson currently holds this office.

What does the Denair Unified School District Governing Board Member 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 Kathi Dunham-Filson running against?

Mike Baker, Gaby Cortes and Billy Ray Myers, for Denair Unified School District Governing Board Member (Stanislaus County).

Should I vote for Kathi Dunham-Filson?

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