The outcome of L.A. school board races could dramatically shift policy in the nation's second-largest school system. Redistricting reform seems likely to pass.
In early returns for Los Angeles Board of Education races, two-term incumbent Scott Schmerelson led challenger Dan Chang to represent District 3 in the west San Fernando Valley. And in District 5 — which makes an arc north and west of downtown and takes in several Southeast L.A. County cities — longtime teacher Karla Griego was ahead of school counselor Graciela Ortiz. More certain results appeared to be emerging in District 1 — covering south and southwest L.A.
's candidate, Al-Alim had been strongly positioned in the primary. But evidence surfaced that he reposted or “liked” social media posts with content that was antisemitic, pro-gun or pornographic. He apologized, but
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