Sonja Shaw never planned to run for office—a Chino native who overcame a challenging childhood, she was content as a soccer mom, cheering on her two daughters from the sidelines. But when California sidelined parents during debates over closures and mandates, she could no longer remain a spectator. Sonja’s resilience and faith drove her to fight on behalf of our children and families.

Starting out by attending local school board meetings to advocate for her daughters, Sonja’s fight for our children grew into a movement. Elected Chino Valley Unified School Board President in 2022, she championed parental rights, winning landmark battles against Sacramento’s extreme policies, including a lawsuit from Attorney General Rob Bonta.

Backed by countless parents, she proved families, not politicians, should steer education. Now running for California State Superintendent in 2026, Sonja aims to fix a system where only 46.7% of students read at grade level, transforming schools into launchpads for dreams. A wife and mom guided by faith, she’s committed to fighting for every child’s future.