(FOX40.COM) — Richard Barrera will be California’s next superintendent of public instruction following his opponent’s concession of the contest and the AP calling the race Monday morning.
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 local school board.
Sonja Shaw conceded late Wednesday night, her campaign confirmed Thursday to FOX40. In a statement posted to social media she said California voters “made their choice.” Barrera declared victory Thursday, telling voters he held a “commanding lead” over Shaw…