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California Superintendent of Public Instruction

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026

General election

NonpartisanCommunity organizer

A longtime school board member and community organizer, Barrera emphasizes improving reading and math instruction based on proven methods. He prioritizes adequate school funding and competitive teacher compensation.

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NonpartisanFirst-time candidate

A Chino Valley Unified School Board President and first-time candidate, Shaw emphasizes back-to-basics education focused on reading, writing, and math. She supports policies protecting fairness in sports and family authority over educational choices.

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Primary

NonpartisanFirst-time candidateEducator

Ainye Long is a candidate for California Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Nonpartisan

Al Muratsuchi is a candidate for California Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election.

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NonpartisanExecutive director

Anthony Rendon is a candidate for California Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election.

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NonpartisanFirst-time candidateEducator

Frank Lara is a candidate for California Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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NonpartisanFirst-time candidateEducator

Gus Mattammal is a candidate for California Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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NonpartisanPublic servant

Josh Newman is a candidate for California Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election.

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Nonpartisan

Nichelle Henderson is a candidate for California Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election.

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NonpartisanAdvancedCommunity organizer

A longtime school board member and community organizer, Barrera emphasizes improving reading and math instruction based on proven methods. He prioritizes adequate school funding and competitive teacher compensation.

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NonpartisanFirst-time candidateAdvanced

A Chino Valley Unified School Board President and first-time candidate, Shaw emphasizes back-to-basics education focused on reading, writing, and math. She supports policies protecting fairness in sports and family authority over educational choices.

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NonpartisanFirst-time candidateEducator

Wendy Castaneda Leal is a candidate for California Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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