Baum Leads Pasadena City College Board Race
Geoff Baum holds almost 57% of the vote over challenger Francis Pollara in the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees contest.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Geoff Baum leads Francis Pollara with almost 57% of the vote in the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees race, as of Wednesday morning. Baum expressed gratitude to voters late Tuesday on election night.
Why it matters
The race determines who will sit on the governing board of Pasadena City College, which oversees the college's direction for the Pasadena community. Baum's standing reflects voter support across Pasadena and La Cañada Flintridge in this local contest.
Baum held almost 57% of the vote as of Wednesday morning, based on unofficial election-night results. Final certified totals and the exact vote count were not yet available in the reporting.
The players
Geoff Baum
Geoff Baum previously served three terms on the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees and two terms as President of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors.
Francis Pollara
Francis Pollara is the challenger trailing Geoff Baum in the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees race.
The details
Voters in Pasadena and La Cañada Flintridge cast ballots in the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees race. Volunteers knocked on doors and made calls on behalf of Baum's campaign ahead of the vote.
Timeline
Election night, November 3, 2026: Baum expressed gratitude to voters late Tuesday.
November 4, 2026: Baum led Pollara with almost 57% as of Wednesday morning.
Need to Know
Baum's bid extends a record that includes three terms on the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees and two terms as President of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. His standing in this race builds on that prior service in California community college governance.
Residents of Pasadena and La Cañada Flintridge who voted in this race help determine who sits on the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees. The board's decisions affect the college's programs and budget for students in the community.
The takeaway
Local board races often turn on turnout in a small number of communities, so checking certified results once they are published gives the clearest picture of the outcome.
Further reading
For more on how local races are decided, see Elections coverage for Pasadena.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Pasadena Now.
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