Barbara Gaines
Incumbent
Antelope Valley Community College District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 5
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Overview
Barbara Gaines is vice president of the Antelope Valley Community College District board.1 Her career in public education includes roles as teacher, principal, and superintendent.1 She supports building career technical education pathways, like aerospace, with local high schools.2 In a 2024 statement, she said the board passed a $350 million bond with 71% approval in 2016.3 She also supports establishing diversity, equity, inclusion and access at the college.3
Campaign money
Filed a Form 470, the short statement for candidates who expect to raise and spend less than $2,000 this year, so there’s no full report. Their filings are with Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Endorsements
Sources
- Six Candidates Seek Three Antelope Valley College Seats, Antelope Valley Online. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- SKUSD extends superintendent's contract, Antelope Valley Press. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Barbara Gaines candidate statement (in CCCT Board Election packet), Ohlone College. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Voz Unida voter guide: Los Angeles County, California Latino Voter Alliance. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Reform California Voter Guide: Los Angeles County, Reform California. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.