Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Michele Cantwell-Copher officially launched her bid for reelection on Wednesday.
Cantwell-Copher is seeking a second term in office after being first elected in 2022.
Driving the news: The Fresno County Office of Education oversees the 34 school districts in the county, with over 230,000 students.
- Cantwell-Copher had been supported by former Superintendent Jim Yovino when she ran for the position four years ago.
State of the race: Former Clovis Unified School District Superintendent Eimear O’Brien previously launched her challenge to Cantwell-Copher, setting up a race for a position that does not usually draw heated campaigns.
- Parlier Unified Assistant Superintendent Johnny Alvarado also kicked off his bid midway through 2025.
What we’re watching: Cantwell-Copher’s current term ends next January.
