Salt Lake School Board District 5 (2 Year Term)
Source: electionresults.utah.gov
This seat represents District 5, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Deciding how school district money is spent
- Picking the superintendent
- Choosing curriculum, within state rules
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Annie Romano
WonNonpartisan · Incumbent
Salt Lake City School Board member for Precinct 5, appointed in September 2025 to an unexpired term. A district alumna with a master's in public administration and a career in public and charter K-12 education, and a parent of two current district students.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for
Sandra Buendia
LostNonpartisan
Retired educator with 37 years in education, 27 of them in Salt Lake City schools as teacher, principal and executive director for educational equity, holding an Ed.D. Priorities: engaging students with challenging instruction, and involving parents as partners.
Records: Public Education Quality 3 for
Sources: saltlakecounty.gov2