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The Sun's look at the contenders vying for Kern County school board seats.

With four of Bakersfield City Council seats up for election in November, only two are being contested.

Term limits could come to the Kern County Board of Supervisors if voters approve Measure J in November. 

The race to succeed Mike Maggard became an arms race of endorsements by his chief of staff Jeff Flores and former CHP assistant chief Brian Smith.