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Four candidates are vying for two open spots on the Los Angeles Board of Education in contests that could affect the oversight and growth of charter schools and shift money from some schools to benefit campuses in high-poverty neighborhoods affected by violence.
Check back here after polls close at 8 p.m. for the latest vote totals.
In one contest, Rocio Rivas, who is supported by the teachers union, is opposed by Maria Brenes, who had the backing of charter school proponents and the union that represents the largest number of nonteaching employees.
In the other contest, school board President Kelly Gonez is the heavy favorite against Cleveland High School Spanish teacher Marvin Rodriguez.
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