Brian De La Hoya runs for Gadsden Elementary School District Board

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) - Several candidates are running for the Gadsden Elementary School District Board in San Luis, Arizona.

Brian Alaniz De La Hoya is a lifelong resident of San Luis who is studying business administration. He's also an independent journalist and works as a substitute teacher in Yuma County schools.

De La Hoya said his platform is focused on expanding educational opportunities for students, adding more programs and school events, and bringing more schools into the district.

"My top priority for the Gadsden School District would be to give an excellent education to our students. I think that we have achieved a lot of recognition. We have achieved a lot of things, you know, for our district," De La Hoya shared.

Other candidates running for the board are Liliana Arroyo, Mark Concha, Maria Guzman, Maria Luz Hoyos, Luis Marquez and Manuel Rojas.

The midterm elections are in three weeks, and early voting has already started.