Voters head to polls for local and federal elections in Montclair and Rialto

Voters in Montclair and Rialto are participating in various elections on November 3. In Montclair, the ballot includes races for six school board seats and an at-large councilor position. Additionally, voters are deciding on federal and county contests, including congressional races in Districts 10 and 11, and the Essex County Executive race. Local residents interviewed expressed significant focus on the control of Congress and opposition to the current federal administration.

In the Rialto Unified School District, candidates Evelyn Dominguez, Stephanie Lopez, and James Martinez are running for school board seats. During the campaign, discussions have centered on student health and academic support. Candidate Evelyn Dominguez highlighted the need to mitigate environmental pollution, such as air pollution from warehouses and traffic, by proposing measures like classroom air purifiers, HEPA filters in HVAC systems, and increased greenery at school sites.