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2 candidates are tracked for San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Cali Binks and Alejandro "Alex" Vara. Candidate information follows official San Bernardino County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
June 2, 2026 primary result: Cali Binks 38.84 percent and Alejandro "Alex" Vara 31.30 percent advanced to the November runoff over Ray Anthony Culberson (15.21 percent) and Ken Larson (14.65 percent), per the Registrar of Voters' certified Statement of Vote.
Cali Binks is a school district superintendent with 17 years of leadership experience, currently heading Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District after previously leading Fontana Unified, according to her campaign site. She placed first in the June 2, 2026 primary with 38.84 percent of the vote, per the Registrar of Voters' certified results.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Expand opportunities for student learning, well-being, and college and career success
- Engage families as partners in their children's education
- Give educators the resources and tools needed to support students
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Alejandro "Alex" Vara spent 34 years with Rialto Unified School District, rising from aide to teacher to principal, and served eight years on the Redlands Unified Board of Education, according to his campaign site. He advanced to the November runoff with 31.30 percent of the June 2, 2026 primary vote, per the Registrar of Voters' certified results.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Establish safe classrooms for all students
- Support educators by cutting bureaucracy and removing systemic barriers
- Direct resources toward students facing poverty, instability, or violence
Source: candidate campaign site.
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