Beverly Hills Voters to Select Board Members November 3
Five candidates are competing for two open seats as election tensions rise in Beverly Hills.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Elections
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Five residents are competing for two open seats on the Beverly Hills school board in the upcoming November 3 election. Voters in the city will be able to cast ballots for up to two candidates to fill the vacancies.
Why it matters
The race features competing tickets as candidates Jackie Kruger and Kim Lifschitz aim to topple the current conservative majority on the board. The outcome will determine the future direction of local school governance.
Five candidates are vying for two open seats on the Beverly Hills school board. The election requires voters to select up to two individuals for the available positions.
The players
Judy Manouchehri
She is the current President of the Beverly Hills school board and is campaigning alongside David Cienfuegos.
Jackie Kruger
She is a candidate for the school board campaigning on a ticket with Kim Lifschitz to challenge the board's current majority.
David Cienfuegos
He is a school board candidate who filed a restraining order against opponent Jackie Kruger.
Kim Lifschitz
She is running for the school board as part of a ticket with Jackie Kruger.
Jared Gonzales
He is a candidate for the Beverly Hills school board in the upcoming election.
The details
The campaign has been marked by conflict, with candidates Jackie Kruger and David Cienfuegos filing temporary restraining orders against one another in court. These legal actions followed accusations from Cienfuegos regarding the theft of campaign signs, which he claims involved Kruger's son.
Timeline
Late September 2026: Cienfuegos allegedly observed a man stealing campaign signs.
October 5, 2026: Cienfuegos claims he recognized the sign thief at a forum.
October 7, 2026: Kruger filed a temporary restraining order against Cienfuegos.
October 12, 2026: Cienfuegos filed a temporary restraining order against Kruger.
November 3, 2026: The school board election is scheduled to take place.
Political Context
The filing of a temporary restraining order is a common legal mechanism used in this local election to enforce a 100-yard separation distance between opposing candidates. The current election contest follows a pattern where internal board conflicts escalate into judicial oversight.
The school board election will directly determine who makes policy decisions regarding local education and school district funding. Residents should be prepared for the upcoming November 3 vote as the board composition stands to shift based on these results.
The takeaway
Voters should focus on the policy differences between the two competing tickets to understand how the board's direction may change. Reviewing the official ballot is the most effective way to prepare for the upcoming vote on November 3.
Further reading
Learn more about local races on the Beverly Hills Elections page.
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