Shana Hazan. Campaign photo
Political newcomer Shana Hazan received widespread support for her campaign and at the polls early Tuesday night for election to the San Diego Unified School District board in District B.
Hazan had a commanding lead over Godwin Higa with 53.8% of the vote to 24.9%, according to the county Registrar of Voters website.
She is a former teacher and nonprofit executive who serves on the California First 5 Commission.
Born and raised in San Diego, Hazan is a fourth-generation San Diego Unified student, graduating from Scripps Ranch High School. Hazan and her husband Marc live in Kensington where they’re raising two daughters, the older of whom attends their neighborhood school.
If elected, Hazan will be the only board member with a child in San Diego public schools.
The race was tighter in District C where Cody Petterson was ahead of Becca Williams with 46.2% of the vote to 30.9%.