In LAUSD District 3 in the Valley, Schmerelson declares victory over Chang
Incumbent Scott Schmerelson will remain on the Los Angeles Unified Board of Education, representing District 3.
Schmerelson said in a phone interview that his opponent, math teacher Dan Chang, called him on Wednesday, Nov. 13, and conceded the competitive race.
“He mentioned that he wanted to make sure that I did all that I promised to do for the students of Board District 3, and I said I would do everything in my power to protect the students and the parents and the employees,” Schmerelson said.
Chang didn’t immediately return a request for comment.
In the latest election results on Tuesday, Nov. 12, LAUSD school board incumbent Schmerelson led with 51.86% of the vote, while newcomer Chang held 48.14%. Schmerelson led by 8,725 votes.
The two candidates were vying for a seat on LAUSD’s seven-member school board to represent District 3 in the West San Fernando Valley, which includes areas such as North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, and West Hills.
The seven LAUSD board members oversee the nation’s second-largest school district, which serves over 538,000 students. LAUSD is also the county’s second-largest employer, with a workforce of more than 74,000 teachers and staff.