Coverage dated November 9, 2026

Barrera declared winner in race for California Superintendent

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(FOX40.COM) — The Associated Press has called the race Monday morning for California Superintendent of Public Instruction for Richard Barrera. This election pitted the seasoned San Diego school board leader against Sonja Shaw, a relative newcomer from Chino where she also serves as president of the …

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KION Central Coast
San Diego school board president Richard Barrera is elected California school superintendent, AP projects (opens KION Central Coast)
Published Nov 9, 2026
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By Tim Fang Democrat Richard Barrera has been elected as California’s next Superintendent of Public Instruction, AP projects, in a battle between two school board presidents. Barrera, who is president of the San Diego Unified School Board, defeated Republican Sonja Shaw in the race to succeed incumb…
FOX 40 Sacramento
Barrera declared winner in race for California Superintendent (opens FOX 40 Sacramento)
Published Nov 9, 2026
FOX 40 Sacramento's feed description
(FOX40.COM) — The Associated Press has called the race Monday morning for California Superintendent of Public Instruction for Richard Barrera. This election pitted the seasoned San Diego school board leader against Sonja Shaw, a relative newcomer from Chino where she also serves as president of the …