Ralph Velador
Palmdale School District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 1
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Overview
Ralph Velador is the board president and trustee for Area 1 of the Palmdale School District.1 He was appointed in February 2017 and elected to a four-year term in November 2018.1 He is a U.S. Army veteran, commander of American Legion Post 348, and director of organizing for LIUNA’s Pacific Southwest Regional Organizing Coalition.1
In 2026, the district broke ground on an Extended Learning Opportunities Program Center, which Velador described as the first phase of a larger project.2
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $599
- Cash on hand
- $50,995
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Not reported | |
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Endorsements
Sources
- Board of Trustees – Board – Palmdale School District, Palmdale School District. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Extending chances for learning | News, Antelope Valley Press. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- IBEW Local 18 — November 3, 2026 Voter Guide, IBEW Local 18. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm Election: LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements (Official Voter Guide), Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.