{"id":2048288,"date":"2023-09-28T15:56:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T19:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-state-superintendent-tony-thurmond-announces-run-for-governor\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T15:58:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T19:58:38","slug":"california-state-superintendent-tony-thurmond-announces-run-for-governor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-state-superintendent-tony-thurmond-announces-run-for-governor\/","title":{"rendered":"Tony Thurmond, California State Superintendent, declares bid for Governor."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-state-superintendent-tony-thurmond-announces-run-for-governor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2048288&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>State Supt. of Public \u2063Instruction Tony Thurmond Announces Run for Governor \u200cof California<\/h2>\n<p>In an exciting announcement on \u200dSeptember \u206426, State Supt. of Public \u2063Instruction Tony Thurmond declared\u200d his candidacy for \u2062governor\u2062 of California. As a Democrat, Thurmond aims to tackle\u200d income inequality, improve school funding, and accelerate the state&#8217;s shift to renewable energy.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cOur campaign isn&#8217;t \u200babout any one\u2063 person. It&#8217;s about people who are\u2064 struggling\u200d across our state,\u201d he passionately expressed in a video \u200dunveiling his campaign. \u201cCalifornia should be a place \u200dwhere everyone has a chance to succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related\u200b Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-signs-law-prohibiting-california-schools-from-banning-books-with-inclusive-and-diverse-perspectives-5498494?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Newsom Signs Law Prohibiting California Schools From Banning Books With &#8216;Inclusive and Diverse Perspectives&#8217;<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/26\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-signs-law-prohibiting-california-schools-from-banning-books-with-inclusive-and-diverse-perspectives-5498494?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsoms-1-5-million-fine-to-local-school-district-over-textbook-rejection-may-be-illegal-5413317?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Newsom&#8217;s Plan to Fine School District $1.5 Million Over Blocked Textbook Lacks Legal Grounds<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">7\/20\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsoms-1-5-million-fine-to-local-school-district-over-textbook-rejection-may-be-illegal-5413317?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>During the video, Thurmond shared his \u2063challenging\u2064 upbringing, recounting how his family relied on food stamps, government assistance, \u200cand even government cheese\u2063 to survive. He also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-state-superintendent-tony-thurmond-announces-run-for-governor\/\" title=\"Tony Thurmond, California State Superintendent, declares bid for Governor.\">mentioned \u2064working multiple jobs<\/a>\u2063 to put \u200dhimself through Temple University in Philadelphia, an experience\u200b that taught him \u200bthe value of hard work and\u2064 the struggles faced by workers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Thurmond went on to earn dual master&#8217;s degrees in law\u200b and \u2063social policy and social work from Bryn Mawr \u200bCollege in \u200bPennsylvania, eventually becoming \u200ca social worker. His political career includes serving on \u2063the Richmond City Council from \u20632005 to 2008 and the West Contra Costa \u2063Unified School District Board of \u200bEducation\u200d from 2008 to \u200c2012. He then served in \u2064the state Assembly from \u200d2014 to 2018 before\u200c being elected\u2063 as state \u200dsuperintendent of \u200dpublic instruction for two terms.<\/p>\n<p>Thurmond joins Lt.\u200d Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and former\u200b Controller Betty Yee as\u2062 candidates for the 2026 gubernatorial\u200b race, aiming to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will have reached\u2062 his term limit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>California \u200cState Superintendent of Schools \u200bTony Thurmond holds the book \u2063&#8221;Red: A \u2064Crayon&#8217;s Story&#8221; during a news conference at Nystrom Elementary School in Richmond,\u200b Calif., on May 17, 2022. (Justin Sullivan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>As state superintendent, Thurmond has recently been actively involved in debates concerning parental rights and LGBT content in schools. In July, he opposed the Chino Valley Unified School District&#8217;s\u200c policy that required staff to\u2063 inform \u200bparents if their\u200c child changed pronouns or gender\u2064 identity. This policy led\u2062 to\u2064 a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Rob Bonta in August, who argued that it discriminated against LGBT students. \u200cLast month, \u200ca <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-blocks-transgender-bathroom-sign-law-in-tennessee\/\" title=\"Judge Blocks Transgender Bathroom Sign Law In Tennessee\">federal judge issued<\/a> a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-georgia-update-judge-issues-restraining-order-for-10-days-preventing-defendants-from-destroying-or-erasing-dominion-voting-machines\/\" title=\"BREAKING GEORGIA UPDATE: Judge Issues Restraining Order for 10 Days Preventing Defendants from Destroying or Erasing Dominion Voting Machines\">temporary restraining order<\/a> for the policy pending litigation.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Thurmond has\u200b shown \u200csupport for Assembly Bill 1078, \u200dwhich has now been signed\u200b into law by the governor. This bill prohibits school boards from rejecting textbooks that\u2062 cover critical race theory or gender ideology.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Tony \u2063Thurmond plan to lead California in transitioning to renewable energy sources and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/climate-czar-john-kerry-on-private-jet-travel-its-the-only-choice-for-somebody-like-me\/\" title=\"Climate Czar John Kerry On Private Jet Travel: \u2018It\u2019s The Only Choice For Somebody Like Me\u2019\">combating climate change<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span>  Perseverance.<\/p>\n<p>Thurmond has served\u2064 as the State Supt. of Public \u2063Instruction since 2019, where\u2064 he has been dedicated\u200c to improving education in California. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on closing \u200dthe\u2063 achievement gap, expanding access to early education programs, \u200band \u2064advocating for \u200dincreased resources for schools and teachers.<\/p>\n<p>One of Thurmond&#8217;s key \u2064priorities as governor \u2064would be tackling \u2062income inequality. He believes that every Californian \u2063should have \u200dthe opportunity to\u2063 succeed,\u2064 regardless\u2064 of their socioeconomic background. Thurmond plans to implement policies that will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-multi-trillion-dollar-spending-bills-will-reduce-inflation\/\" title=\"Biden: Multi-Trillion Dollar Spending Bills \u2018Will Reduce Inflation\u2019\">promote economic growth<\/a>, create\u200d job opportunities, and ensure that all residents have access to affordable \u2063housing and quality healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Thurmond is committed to improving school funding in California. He understands the importance of providing schools with the resources they need to provide a\u200b high-quality education to all students. Thurmond will work to increase funding for\u2064 public schools,\u200b support educators, and invest in programs that address the diverse needs \u200bof students, such as special education and English language learners.<\/p>\n<p>Another critical issue that Thurmond aims \u200bto \u2063address is climate change. He believes that California \u2063should lead the way in transitioning to renewable energy sources and combating climate change. Thurmond plans to invest in clean and sustainable\u200d energy solutions, promote green jobs, and reduce the \u2063state&#8217;s carbon footprint.<\/p>\n<p>Thurmond&#8217;s announcement has gained support\u200b from various individuals and organizations, including members \u2063of\u200d the \u2064Democratic\u2064 Party, educators, and\u200c environmental advocates. They believe that Thurmond&#8217;s experience and dedication to public service make him an ideal candidate\u2064 for governor.<\/p>\n<p>However, Thurmond will face strong competition in \u2063the gubernatorial race. He will need to\u200b distinguish himself from other candidates and articulate a clear vision for California&#8217;s \u200bfuture. Thurmond&#8217;s message of inclusivity, equality, and \u2063sustainability resonates with many voters, but he will need to effectively communicate his plans and gain the trust and support of the\u200c electorate.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2062 the campaign progresses, it will \u200bbe interesting to see how Thurmond&#8217;s \u2063candidacy evolves and how he addresses the challenges \u2063facing California. The outcome of the gubernatorial race will have significant\u2063 implications for the state and its residents,\u200c making it a crucial election \u200cto\u2062 watch.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200c conclusion, State Supt. of Public \u2063Instruction Tony Thurmond&#8217;s announcement to run for governor of California brings a fresh perspective and \u2064a strong\u200d commitment to addressing critical issues such as income inequality, school funding, and renewable energy. With\u2064 his experience, passion, and focus on serving the people, Thurmond has the potential to make \u2062a significant impact\u2064 on the \u2063state if elected as governor. As the \u200bcampaign \u200cunfolds, it will be interesting to see how he \u2063navigates the political landscape and engages with voters to earn their support and trust.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California&#8217;s State Supt. of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, declared his candidacy for governor on Sept. 26. As a Democrat, he aims to tackle income inequality, improve school funding, and expedite the state&#8217;s shift to renewable energy. 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