Incumbent in race for Fresno County superintendent of schools has early lead

Incumbent Michele Cantwell-Copher is leading the race to oversee Fresno County schools, according to early return results released around 8 p.m..

Cantwell-Copher has 57.52% of votes so far, according to early results.

Eimear O’Brien, who formerly oversaw the Clovis Unified School District, has 42.48% of the votes so far.

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