Sonja Shaw
Candidate for California Superintendent of Public Instruction · Nonpartisan
On the 2026 ballotCandidate · California Superintendent of Public Instruction · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: California Secretary of State — Certified List of Candidates for the November 3, 2026 General Election · read Sep 24, 2026
Sources (1)
- California Secretary of State — Certified List of Candidates for the November 3, 2026 General Election (dated 2026-08-27): Superintendent of Public Instruction — 'Sonja Shaw', Non-Partisan, 'School District President'
Results
Certified results for California Superintendent of Public Instruction
Superintendent of Public Instruction
2022 General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony K. Thurmond | 5,681,318 | 63.7% | |
| Lance Ray Christensen | 3,237,785 | 36.3% |
Certified — California Secretary of State Statement of Vote · California Secretary of State — Statement of Vote
Superintendent of Public Instruction
2022 General Election (precinct detail) · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony K. ThurmondNon-Partisan | Non-Partisan | 5,681,318 | 63.7% |
| Lance Ray ChristensenNon-Partisan | Non-Partisan | 3,237,785 | 36.3% |
Certified — county Statements of Vote as compiled by the Statewide Database; contest totals compared with the California Secretary of State certified Statement of Vote · Statewide Database
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“Despite millions of dollars spent by special interests and the education establishment to protect the status quo, voters chose a different path [...] This campaign has always been about giving parents a voice and delivering a better future for our children.”
In the News
Press coverage
- Shaw on the primary result (statement to CalMatters)Jun 2, 2026 · Press · CalMatters — Shaw, Barrera win state superintendent primary (Carolyn Jones)
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for California Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Richard BarreraNonpartisan · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
Superintendent of Public Instruction · CA-SUPT
Nonpartisan · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Certified List of Candidates for the November 3, 2026 General Election (dated 2026-08-27): Superintendent of Public Instruction — 'Sonja Shaw', Non-Partisan, 'School District President'On the ballot: California Superintendent of Public Instruction — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed on the California Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the November 3, 2026 General Election (certified August 27, 2026), 'Superintendent of Public Instruction', as Sonja Shaw (Non-Partisan), ballot designation "School District President". Top-two general; opponent: Richard Barrera (Non-Partisan).
Aug 27, 2026 · Official · CA SOS Certified List of Candidates, Nov 3, 2026 General Election · sourceJune 2, 2026 primary, Superintendent of Public Instruction: 1,737,735 votes (22.6%), finished first statewide — advances to November
California Secretary of State, Statement of Vote, June 2, 2026 Primary Election, Superintendent of Public Instruction, state totals: Sonja Shaw (NP) 1,737,735; Richard Barrera (NP) 1,558,298; Nichelle M. Henderson (NP) 738,236; Wendy Castaneda Leal (NP) 675,968; Al Muratsuchi (NP) 646,329; Anthony Rendon (NP) 624,266; 4 others. Total 7,675,588.
Jun 2, 2026 · Official · CA SOS Statement of Vote, June 2, 2026 Primary · source
Not on file for Sonja yet: Key Votes, Their Money, Advertising, Reach Them, Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_dkznkxacc.
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