State

Superintendent of Public Instruction

17 of 19 Bay Area voter guides endorse Richard Barrera for Superintendent of Public Instruction; 2 endorse Sonja Shaw, as of October 7, 2026.

Richard Barrera 89%

19 guides

Richard Barrera17Sonja Shaw2

Reasons

“Having a progressive voice at the helm is important, no matter the results of restructuring.”
Bay Area Reporter · Source
“He is running to increase funding, stabilize the education workforce, and grow the model of schools as community hubs.”
San Francisco League of Pissed Off Voters · Source

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