Candidates for County Education Board
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for County Education Board.
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Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Kern County.
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- View profileJulie BeechinorArea 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2026
- View profileJoe MarcanoArea 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
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Mary M. LittleArea 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026 - View profile
Jose E. Gonzalez Jr.Area 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028 - View profile
Paula E. BrayArea 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028 - View profileLori EskewArea 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
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Daniel R. GiordanoArea 6Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028 - View profileJim RobinsonArea 6Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileLori CisnerosArea 7Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
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About County Education Board
About this position
- Office level
- County
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for County Education Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the state, a resident of the school district, a registered voter, and not disqualified by the constitution or laws of the state from holding a civil office
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee or signature requirement.
- Filing period
- February 9, 2026 - March 6, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the county clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 1115 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Filing phone
- 661-868-3590
- Step 3
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