Key facts
- Republican Sonja Shaw is leading the primary election for California's Superintendent of Public Instruction.
- Shaw's lead is attributed to the division of votes among Democratic contenders.
- San Diego board president Richard Barrera is in second place.
Republican school board president Sonja Shaw has secured a significant lead in the primary election for California's Superintendent of Public Instruction. Her success is partly due to the votes being divided among the Democratic candidates. Richard Barrera, president of the San Diego school board, is currently in second place. Shaw has outlined her vision for California schools following her primary lead.