California's top schools official announced he is running for governor of the Golden State in 2026 in an effort to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA).
Thurmond would be the first state schools superintendent to lead California. But first he needs to secure backing from the unions who propelled him to statewide office.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s top education official, Tony Thurmond, on Tuesday announced his bid for governor in 2026, a move that comes amid debates about the rights of students and parents, and what role the state should play as school boards approve class materials.
The superintendent of public instruction becomes the second Democrat to launch a campaign for California governor in a race that is still three years away.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s top education official, Tony Thurmond, on Tuesday announced his bid for governor in 2026, a move that comes amid
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that he has entered the race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California governor in 2026.
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