The following information was shared in an HEA Newsletter prepared by HEA President Mary Kay Babcock.
Position 1
Yessica Hardin-Mercado
A former educator, Instructional Coach, and TOSA in Hillsboro School District, Yessica brings invaluable classroom experience and a deep understanding of what both students and staff need to succeed.
Position 2
Maureen Barnhart
With 29 years in HSD, including six as HEA President, Maureen has been a relentless advocate for educators and knows exactly what it takes to support students and staff.
Position 3
Nancy Thomas
A dedicated HSD School Board member since 2021, Nancy continues to push for strong public education policies and is an active leader in the Oregon School Board Association.
Position 6
Katie Rhyne
As an HSD parent and Hillsboro Public Library Board member, Katie is committed to a community-based approach to education and ensuring schools meet the needs of all students.
Why This Matters
School board decisions impact everything from class sizes to educator working conditions to the overall quality of education in our community. HEA’s endorsements reflect our commitment to electing leaders who will fight for strong schools and a bright future for public education.
As election season ramps up, our Campaign Action Team (CAT) is gearing up to rally support. We need more organizers to engage members, mobilize the community, and ensure pro-education candidates win!
Important Dates:
April 29, 2025 – Last day to register to vote for the May Special District Election.
April 30, 2025 – Washington County Elections Division mails ballots to all registered voters.
May 20, 2025 – Election Day. Washington County Elections Division will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Drop boxes will close at 8:00 p.m. We will post unofficial results after the 8:00 p.m. deadline.