Chico Evening Republican Women are happy to be welcoming California State School Superintendent candidate Sonja Shaw of Chino, California to speak at our “Red, White & Chic Membership Event” January 23, 2026 from 5 to 8 PM at The Italian Guy Catering, 25 Bellarmine Court, Chico. Here is a little about Sonja Shaw:
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 sideline. But when California sidelined parents during debates over closures and mandates, she could no longer just stay a spectator. Sonja’s resilience and faith drove her to fight for 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.