RE-ELECT DR. CÉSAR MORALES
Ventura County Superintendent of Schools
Proven Leadership for Students
As a teacher, school administrator, and County Superintendent of Schools, I’ve dedicated my career to using the power of public education to build brighter futures for kids. At a time when schools are facing unprecedented financial pressures and technological disruption, I’m the only candidate with the administrative experience and leadership skills needed to meet the moment. I know what this job requires, because I live it every day, and I’m ready to guide Ventura County schools through whatever challenges the future may bring. I invite you to learn more about me and join my effort to continue working on behalf of the students, families, and educators of our community.
Dr. César Morales
Ventura County Superintendent of Schools
Endorsements
GOVERNMENT
- Jack O’Connell – California Superintendent of Public Instruction (retired)
- Congresswoman Julia Brownley – U.S. House of Representatives
- Congressman Salud Carbajal – U.S. House of Representatives
- Senator Monique Limón – California Senate President pro Tempore
- Sue Horgan – Treasurer-Tax Collector, County of Ventura
- Marilou Tan – Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector, County of Ventura
- Supervisor Matt Lavere – Ventura County Board of Supervisors
- Supervisor Kelly Long – Ventura County Board of Supervisors
- Supervisor Vianey Lopez – Ventura County Board of Supervisors
SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS
- Marlene Batista – Superintendent, Mupu School District
- Dr. Kelly Castillo – Superintendent, Oceanview School District
- Dr. Antonio Castro – Superintendent, Ventura Unified School District
- Dr. Danielle Cortes – Superintendent, Pleasant Valley School District
- Dr. Ana DeGenna – Superintendent, Oxnard School District
- Dr. Carlos Dominguez – Superintendent, Briggs School District
- Dr. Sherrill Knox – Superintendent, Ojai Unified School District
- Dr Jason Peplinkski – Former Superintendent, Simi Valley Unified School District
- Dr. John Puglisi – Superintendent, Rio School District
- Dr. Raul Ramirez – Superintendent, Mesa Union School District
- Christine Schiefferle – Superintendent, Fillmore Unified School District
- Dr. Jesus Vaca – Superintendent, Somis Union School District
- Dr. Christine Walker – Superintendent, Hueneme School District
- Jeff Weinstein – Superintendent, Santa Paula Unified School District
- Anais Wenn – Superintendent, OakPark Unified School District
SCHOOL LEADERS
- Dr. Ramon Flores – Board Member, Ventura County Board of Education
- Arleigh Kidd – Board Member, Ventura County Board of Education
- Michael Teasdale – Vice President, Ventura County Board of Education
- Dr. Mark Lisagor – Former Board Member, Ventura County Board of Education
- Darlene Bruno – Board Member, Hueneme Elementary School District
- Efrain Cazares – Board Member, Ocean View School District
- Debra Cordes – Board Member, Oxnard School District (retired)
- Dr. Jerry Dannenberg – Board Member, Ventura Unified School District
- Dr. Francisco Escobedo – Member, California State Board of Education
- Tommy Frutos – Board Member, Santa Paula Unified School District
- Bexy Gomez – Board Member, Hueneme Elementary School District
- Tricia Gradias – Board Member, Fillmore Unified School District
- Denise Helfstein – Board Member, Oak Park Unified School District
- Monica Madrigal Lopez – Board Member, Oxnard School District
- Olivia Palacio – Board President, Fillmore Unified School District
- Lucy Rangel – Board Member, Fillmore Unified School District
- Joe Richards – Chief Business Official, Ventura Unified School District (retired)
- Sandra Ruvalcaba Romero – Board Member, Mesa Union School District
- Cynthia Salas – Board Member, Oxnard School District
- Dr. Daniel Sandoval – Board President, Santa Paula Unified School District
- Kathy Smith – Board Member, Ojai Unified School District
- Eleanor Torres – Board Member, Rio School District
- Marcia Turner – Assistant Superintendent, Oceanview School District (retired)
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS OF SCHOOLS
- Stan Mantooth – Former Ventura County Superintendent of Schools
- Dr. Chuck Weis – Former Ventura County Superintendent of Schools
- Dr. Debra Duardo – Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools
- Dr. Stefan Bean – Orange County Superintendent of Schools
- Dr. Gloria Ciriza – San Diego County Superintendent of Schools
- Dr. Susan Salcido – Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools
- Dr. Jim Brescia – San Luis Obispo County Superintendent of Schools
- Dr. John Mendiburu – Kern County Superintendent of Schools
- Michael Davies-Hughes – Humboldt County Superintendent of Schools
HIGHER EDUCATION
- Dr. John Nunes – President, California Lutheran University
- Monique Nunes – First Lady, California Lutheran University
- Dr. Richard Yao – President Emeritus, CSU Channel Islands
- Dr. Frank Barajas – Professor, CSU Channel Islands
- Dr. Peter Senge – MIT Leadership Researcher
BUSINESS
- Bruce Stenslie – President and CEO, Economic Development Collaborative (EDC)
- Chuy Loza – CEO, Freska Produce
HEALTH CARE
- Dr. Lisa Solinas – Ventura County Medical Center
- Dr. Bob Levin – Ventura Public Health Officer (retired)
LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Geoff Dean – Sheriff of Ventura County (retired)
- Don Aguilar – Chief of Police, Santa Paula Police Department
- Eduardo Miranda – Ventura County District Attorney Investigator/Former Oxnard PD Commander
COMMUNITY
- Dr. Jaime Casillas – Community Civil Rights Leader
- Dr. Loretta Denering – Director, Ventura County Behavioral Health Department
- Robin Freeman – Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Oxnard School District (retired)
- Jess J. Herrera – Port of Hueneme Board of Harbor Commissioners
- Jack Hinojosa – CEO, Child Development Resources
- Jeff Lambert – CEO, Ventura Housing
- Barbara Marquez-O’Neill – Commissioner, First 5 Ventura County
- Mark and Terri Lisagor
- Jess J. Ramirez – President, Port of Hueneme Board of Harbor Commissioners
- Siderek Ross – Pastor, LifePoint Church
- Julie Tumamait-Stenslie – Chumash Elder
OTHER ENDORSEMENTS
- Kevin Gordon – Capitol Advisors
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Dr. César Morales 2026 