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Article: Public Education Supporters Can Breath A Little Easier In Los Angeles - Preliminary results show candidates supported by public education supporters will have the opportunity to maintain a majority by defending the three seats they currently hold on the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) School Board.
Outside groups continue to flood Los Angeles Board of Education races with spending to win influence over the direction of the nation's second-largest school system.
Victories for Rocío Rivas and Kelly Gonez strengthen United Teachers Los Angeles' political position at a crucial moment for the union.
The District 6 incumbent believes she’s fended off a much-tougher-than-expected challenge from opponent Marvin Rodríguez — but he hasn’t conceded yet.
"I am ready to bring my very best to all of our constituents," Rivas said. "You can count on me to serve our district with unwavering dedication.”