The upcoming midterm election is slated for June 2. Here’s a roundup of information on the Board of Supervisors District 2 candidates, who will represent much of southern Sonoma County.

Joanna Paun

Title: Foster and homeless youth education coordinator, board member of Petaluma City Schools Board of Education

Age: 47

Party: Democrat

Website: https://www.electjoannapaun.com/ 

Endorsements: Teamsters Local 665, Sonoma County Conservation Action, California Democratic Party, Sonoma County Democratic Party, Green Party of Sonoma County, Sonoma County Democratic Socialists of America, Planned Parenthood Northern California Action Fund, Wine Country Young Democrats, SEIU 1021, SEIU 2015

Individual endorsements (incomplete list): Assemblymember Damon Connolly, Assemblymember Chris Rogers, Supervisor Chris Coursey, Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, former Mayor Teresa Barrett, former Mayor Pamela Torliatt-Ghirardelli, former Vice Mayor Dennis Pocekay, Councilmember Brian Barnacle, Councilmember Janice Cader-Thompson, Councilmember Frank Quint, Amie Carter (superintendent of Sonoma County Office of Education)

Public filings: The campaign disclosure statement from Jan. 1 through April 18, 2026, shows that Paun’s campaign received more than $35,300 in contributions, with significant donations of $3,800 from North Bay Labor Council, AFL-CIO; and $3,500 from Sally Tomatoes. It reported expenditures of over $20,400.

Paun is employing The Merrill Strategy Group for campaign consulting services, according to the filing.

John E. King

Title: Operating engineer, farmer

Age: 69

Party: Nonpartisan

Website: https://electjohnking.com/about-john-king 

Endorsements: none listed on the campaign website

Public filings: The campaign disclosure statement (and amendment) from Jan. 1 through April 18, 2026, shows that the campaign received over $13,500 in contributions and made over $5,800 in expenditures.

Shelina Moreda

Title: Professional motorcycle racer, dairy farmer, animal rescuer

Age: 44

Party: Nonpartisan

Website: https://www.supervisormoreda.com/

Endorsements: none listed on the campaign website

Public filings: On the campaign disclosure statement from Jan. 1 through April 18, 2026, Moreda’s campaign reported $4,900 in contributions with over $6,300 in expenditures. Her campaign received a donation of $3,800 from Morris Distributing, Inc.

Sylvia Lemus

Title: Cotati councilmember, business owner

Age: 60

Party: NonpartisanWebsite: https://www.votelemus.com/

Endorsements (incomplete list): Sonoma County Farm Bureau, Sonoma County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association, North Coast Builders Exchange, Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce 

Individuals: Supervisor Rebecca Hermossilo, Supervisor David Rabbitt, Supervisor James Gore, Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, Petaluma City Councilmember Karen Nau, Sonoma County Sheriff Eddie Engram

Public filings: On the campaign disclosure statement from Jan. 1 through April 18, 2026, Lemus’ campaign reported over $30,000 in total contributions, with over $6,400 in expenditures. Significant contributions include $3,800 from the Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff’s Association and $3,800 from the Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association.

Lemus’ campaign is using the services of Muelrath Public Affairs, Inc., which provides political consulting, according to its website.