For Immediate Release:

October 2, 2026

Sacramento, CA- The Board of Directors of the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (SCDSA) has endorsed Elena Trukhan for the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Education, Area 5. Trukhan is a mother of seven children and has worked for the past 25 years as a Superior Court Qualified Interpreter, assisting individuals as they navigate the legal system. She immigrated to the United States as a teenager and attended community college while working and learning English. Trukhan currently volunteers at Pleasant Grove Elementary School, where four of her children attend, and founded New Hope Prison Ministry. Her campaign priorities include academics, school safety, fiscal responsibility, and communication among families, educators, and the district.

Trukhan stated, “I am absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful for this endorsement from the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Receiving this support is both exciting and incredibly humbling, and I am very thankful to have such strong backing as I continue working to support our schools and students here in Elk Grove. Together we share a commitment to maintaining safe and supportive environments for every student.”

“Elena Trukhan understands that keeping our schools safe requires more than good intentions. It requires strong partnerships between educators, families, and public safety professionals. Her years of service within our justice system have given her a unique perspective on the challenges facing our communities and the importance of accountability, communication, and public safety. Elena has made safe and secure schools a priority in her campaign, and SCDSA is proud to support her for the Elk Grove Unified School District Board.” – Sergeant Nathan Seger, President of SCDSA.

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The Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (S.C.D.S.A.) represents more than 1,900 rank and file sergeants, deputies and non-sworn members working in Sacramento County. For media inquiries, contact Savannah Potter, Communications and Media Specialist, S.C.D.S.A., spotter@scdsa.org.