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Superintendent of Public Instruction
November 3, 2026 general · the primary
| Candidate | Form 700 | Findings | Raised | Their own | Spent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Barrera State Superintendent Advisor | 2026 Candidate 3 income, 2 gifts | — | $655,712 | $20,277 | $451,926 |
| Sonja Shaw School District President | 2026 Candidate 1 income, 1 gifts | 1 | $538,726 | — | $357,582 |
Raised: itemized contributions to the candidate's controlled committees on Cal-Access reports covering 2025–2026 (latest amendments only). Their own: contributions and loans from the candidate. A candidate for federal office (U.S. House) reports to the FEC, not Cal-Access.
Outside spending
$778,896 spent by independent committees for or against this race's candidates (24-hour reports, Form 496). The candidates don't control it.
| Spender | For / against | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Teachers Association Independent Expenditure Committee 2026-09-19 – 2026-10-09 · latest report | for Richard Barrera | $516,728 |
| California Teachers Association Independent Expenditure Committee 2026-10-09 · latest report | against Sonja Shaw | $250,000 |
| Reform Local Government PAC 2026-09-15 · latest report | for Sonja Shaw | $10,000 |
| California Federation of Teachers COPE 2026-09-26 – 2026-10-09 · latest report | for Richard Barrera | $2,018 |
| DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF ORANGE COUNTY 2026-09-25 · latest report | for Richard Barrera | $150 |
Expenditures of $1,000 or more within 90 days of the election, reported within 24 hours; earlier spending is reported on other forms not shown here.