Barrera holds sizeable lead, claims victory, in state superintendent's race

Teachers union support — and a Democratic electorate — made Richard Barrera the favorite, even though Republican Sonja Shaw finished first in crowded primary.
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Howard Blume, as published by Los Angeles Times - California · · 1 min read

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

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