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# Binks, Vara advance in San Bernardino County schools race
- URL: https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/binks-vara-advance-in-san-bernardino-county-schools-race/
- Published: 2026-06-03T16:01:55.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-09T18:48:55.000Z
- Description: Cali Binks and Alex Vara advance in the county superintendent race while Sonja Shaw and Richard Barrera move on in California's superintendent contest.
- Author: Stephanie Hastings Miranda
- Tags: Election 2025, San Bernardino County, Education

REDLANDS, Calif. — Voters narrowed the field in San Bernardino County's race for superintendent of schools Tuesday, setting up a November showdown between educator Cali Binks and educator Alex Vara, according to unofficial final election results.

Binks led the four-candidate field with 37.4% of the vote, while Vara secured the second spot with 29.8%. Because neither candidate received a majority, both will advance to the general election.

In the nonpartisan race for California superintendent of public instruction, Chino Valley Unified school board President Sonja Shaw received 24.9% of the vote, while San Diego Unified school board Trustee Richard Barrera earned 18.9%. The two candidates will advance to the November general election.

In November, two Redlands Unified school board seats are also up for election.

### Sheriff and County Auditor-Controller

In other county races, San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus won reelection outright with 65.6% of the vote, defeating challenger Joe Silva. 

Rancho Cucamonga City Council member Ryan Hutchison won election as county auditor-controller with 56.9% of the vote, avoiding a November election. Incumbent Ensen Mason’s received 43%.

### State Assembly Primary

Assembly District 47, which includes south Redlands, will feature a November matchup between incumbent Republican Greg Wallis and Democrat Leila Namvar. Wallis led the primary field with 49.5%, while Namvar received 29.5%. Democrat Jason Byors finished third with 21%.

In Assembly District 50, which includes portions of central and east Redlands, incumbent Democrat Robert Garcia led with 54.5% of the vote and will advance to November along with Republican Victoria Viveros Mageno, who received 42.3%.

Both candidates running in Assembly District 45, which includes north Redlands, will face off during the November election. Incumbent Assemblymember James C. Ramos received 62% of the vote; challenger Greg Abdouch received 37.9%.

### US Congressional Districts

In the 23rd Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Jay Obernolte received 58.6% of the vote, while Democrat Tessa Lynn Hodge secured the second-place finish with 18.7%, advancing both candidates to the November election.

In the 33rd Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Pete Aguilar led the field with 51.7% of the vote and will face Republican Stephanie M. Vargas, who finished second with 19.2%, in November.

For additional state results visit our [Redlands Votes Election Guide](https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/election2026/).

Election results remain unofficial until certified by election officials.