(KMJ)  The race for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools is heating up.  KMJ’s Philip Teresi has been covering the campaigns of the top candidates, incumbent Dr. Michele Cantwell-Copher and challenger Dr. Eimear O’Brien, the former Superintendent of Clovis Unified schools.  Both of them joined Philip in studio recently to outline their priorities:

 

Dr. Johnny Alvarado is also running for the office that oversees more than 30 school districts and 200,000+ students.  He has not responded to our offer for an interview.

The election will be held as part of the June 2 2026 consolidated statewide primary election.

Mail-in ballots will arrive in early May.