California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Run for Governor

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond speaks at the State Capitol against California school districts’ parental notification policy for transgender students in Sacramento, Calif., on Aug. 29, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

State Supt. of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced he’s running for governor of California Sept. 26.

Mr. Thurmond, a Democrat, said he seeks to address income inequality, ensure schools are better funded, and speed up the state’s transition to renewable energy.