Rocío Rivas
Rocío Rivas is a member of the Los Angeles Unified School District in California, representing District 2. She assumed office on December 9, 2022. Her current term ends on December 11, 2026.
Rivas is running for re-election to the Los Angeles Unified School District to represent District 2 in California. She is on the ballot in the primary on June 2, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Los Angeles Unified School District, California, elections (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education District 2
Incumbent Rocío Rivas (Nonpartisan) and Raquel Zamora (Nonpartisan) are running in the primary for Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education District 2 on June 2, 2026.
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| Rocío Rivas (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Raquel Zamora (Nonpartisan) | ||
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2022
See also: Los Angeles Unified School District, California, elections (2022)
General election
General election for Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education District 2
Rocío Rivas defeated Maria Brenes in the general election for Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rocío Rivas (Nonpartisan) | 52.5 | 55,230 | |
| Maria Brenes (Nonpartisan) | 47.5 | 49,985 | ||
| Total votes: 105,215 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education District 2
Rocío Rivas and Maria Brenes defeated Miguel Ángel Segura and Erica Vilardi-Espinosa in the primary for Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education District 2 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rocío Rivas (Nonpartisan) | 44.2 | 33,272 | |
| ✔ | Maria Brenes (Nonpartisan) | 30.5 | 22,938 | |
| Miguel Ángel Segura (Nonpartisan) | 17.6 | 13,289 | ||
| Erica Vilardi-Espinosa (Nonpartisan) | 7.7 | 5,823 | ||
| Total votes: 75,322 | |||
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2019
See also: Los Angeles Unified School District elections (2019)
General runoff election
Special general runoff election for Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education District 5
Jackie Goldberg defeated Heather Repenning in the special general runoff election for Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education District 5 on May 14, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jackie Goldberg (Nonpartisan) | 71.3 | 20,552 |
 | Heather Repenning (Nonpartisan) | 28.7 | 8,253 | |
| Total votes: 28,805 | |||
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General election
Special general election for Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education District 5
The following candidates ran in the special general election for Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education District 5 on March 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jackie Goldberg (Nonpartisan) | 48.2 | 15,935 |
| ✔ | | Heather Repenning (Nonpartisan) | 13.1 | 4,341 |
 | Graciela Ortiz (Nonpartisan) | 13.0 | 4,310 | |
| Cynthia Gonzalez (Nonpartisan) | 9.8 | 3,230 | ||
 | Allison Greenwood Bajracharya (Nonpartisan) | 6.0 | 1,986 | |
| Ana Cubas (Nonpartisan) | 3.5 | 1,145 | ||
 | David Valdez (Nonpartisan) | 2.0 | 678 | |
| Rocío Rivas (Nonpartisan) | 1.6 | 545 | ||
 | Salvador Sanchez (Nonpartisan) | 1.6 | 522 | |
 | Nestor Enrique Valencia (Nonpartisan) | 1.2 | 382 | |
| Total votes: 33,074 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bennett Kayser (Nonpartisan)
- Fidencio Gallardo (Nonpartisan)
- Eduardo Cisneros (Nonpartisan)
- Erika Alvarez (Nonpartisan)
- Scott Cody (Nonpartisan)
- Justine Gonzalez (Nonpartisan)
- James O'Gabhann III (Nonpartisan)
- Laura Garza (Nonpartisan)
Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Rivas' campaign website stated the following:
OUR PRIORITIES: WHAT'S NEXT
Modern, Green, & Safe Schools
Through her leadership of the Greening Schools and Climate Resilience Committee, Dr. Rivas is advancing sustainability and safety through:
- Expanded green space and asphalt removal
- Clean energy & solar deployment (including HVAC upgrades, decarbonization, and artificial turf/health studies)
- School climate readiness and hazard prevention, while connecting students to green job pathways through CTE and apprenticeship programs
College, Career & Union Pathways
Dr. Rivas is expanding access to:
- Career Technical Education (CTE) and union apprenticeship job pathways
- Dual enrollment programs with local colleges
- Adult Education opportunities that connect families and communities to college, career, and lifelong learning
Equity, Inclusion & Holistic Support
She champions initiatives that center dignity and opportunity for every student:
- Community Schools with parent engagement, shared decision-making, and wraparound supports
- Dream Centers that serve undocumented and immigrant families
- Equity initiatives, including the Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP), LGBTQ+ protections, and stronger special education supports
— Rocío Rivas' campaign website (March 20, 2026)
2022
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2019
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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