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Election 2026: Who is running for Albany school board?
We posed a dozen questions to all five candidates. Plus: Our coverage of the candidate forums.
Who is Albany school board candidate Margaret Allen?
"What sets me apart is the balance I bring to the table: experience in managing complex fiscal trade-offs alongside a 15+ year family journey ahead at AUSD."
Who is Albany school board candidate Melissa Boyd?
"The privilege to represent the needs of others comes with the responsibility to treat the position with the weight it deserves, and that is not something I will ever forget or take for granted."
Who is Albany school board candidate Becky Hopwood?
"I work to build consensus while keeping students, families, educators and our broader community at the center of my work."