Novato Unified School District, which Ballotpedia says served 7,247 students in 15 schools in the 2025 school year, has one contested board race on Nov. 3: Trustee Area 4.
The candidates
- Abbey Picus (Incumbent)
- Francis Drouillard (Registered Professional Engineer)
Bay Ballot shows Marin voter guides split two apiece. The Marin IJ, Mercury News and East Bay Times editorial board, as quoted there, wrote that "Picus' experience and knowledge are going to be valuable to the board as it navigates difficult financial shoals confronting Novato's public schools."
Uncontested seats
Marin County Elections lists incumbent Diane Gasson alone in Area 5 and Theresa Odisio Rogoff alone in Area 6.
Background: Novato Unified's $6.5 million deficit and cuts plan.
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How to vote
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls and vote centers close at 8 p.m., and mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and arrive within seven days. You can check your registration and ballot status at sos.ca.gov/elections. California lets you register and vote the same day at a vote center.