Coverage dated November 3, 2026 to November 5, 2026

Barrera leads Shaw in race for California Superintendent

Headline from FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News

(FOX40.COM) — Although the race has yet to be called, Richard Barrera holds a big lead over his opponent in the contest to be California's next Superintendent of Public Instruction. If Barrera's lead holds, he'll enter the nonpartisan office with nearly two decades of experience in education adminis…

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7 articles, oldest first.

  1. KION Central Coast

    California school board presidents face off in race for state superintendent (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By Tim Fang California voters will choose Tuesday between two school board presidents who are running to become the state’s next Superintendent of Public Instruction. Democrat Richard Barrera is facing off against Republican Sonja Shaw to succeed incumbent Tony Thurmond, who is ineligible to run due…

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Barrera leads Shaw in early returns for state superintendent's race (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Teachers union support — and a Democratic electorate — made Richard Barrera the favorite, even though Republican Sonja Shaw finished first in crowded primary.

  3. Times Of San Diego

    San Diego’s Richard Barrera leads Sonja Shaw in California superintendent race, early results show (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Times Of San Diego's feed description

    Barrera had the backing of the California Democratic Party and the California Teachers Association, while Shaw received endorsements from Republicans.

  4. Santa Barbara News-Press

    Richard Barrera leads Sonja Shaw in California superintendent race, early results show (opens Santa Barbara News-Press)

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    Santa Barbara News-Press's feed description

    Barrera had the backing of the California Democratic Party and the California Teachers Association, while Shaw received endorsements from Republicans.

  5. FOX 40 Sacramento

    Shaw concedes as Barrera establishes big lead in race for California superintendent (opens FOX 40 Sacramento)

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    FOX 40 Sacramento's feed description

    (FOX40.COM) — Richard Barrera holds a big lead in the race to be California's next superintendent of public instruction, and his opponent has now conceded the contest. Although the Associated Press has not yet called the race for Barrera, Sonja Shaw conceded late Wednesday night, her campaign confir…

  6. FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News

    Barrera leads Shaw in race for California Superintendent (opens FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News)

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    FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News's feed description

    (FOX40.COM) — Although the race has yet to be called, Richard Barrera holds a big lead over his opponent in the contest to be California's next Superintendent of Public Instruction. If Barrera's lead holds, he'll enter the nonpartisan office with nearly two decades of experience in education adminis…

  7. New York Post

    Sonja Shaw concedes California superintendent race, says God ‘isn’t finished’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Union-backed Richard Barrera wins race.

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