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Arizona ballot

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: July 21, 2026

General election

GreenFirst-time candidateClerk

Gerard Davis, a Green Party candidate, focuses on eliminating fraud in the Empowerment Scholarship Account and prioritizing educational outcomes for children in foster care and those with developmental disabilities. This is his first run.

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RepublicanSmall business owner

Kimberly Yee is a small business owner seeking Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. She emphasizes education excellence, parental rights, economic responsibility, and family values.

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No party listedFirst-time candidatePsychologist

Stephen Neal Jr. is a psychologist running for this office for the first time for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. Stephen Neal Jr. supports education and environmental protection.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Teresa Leyba Ruiz is a 35-year education veteran and former college president running for Arizona Superintendent for the first time. She emphasizes ensuring transparent use of taxpayer dollars, supporting students, and restoring respect for educators.

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Primary

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Brett Newby is a Democratic candidate for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanAdvancedSmall business owner

Kimberly Yee is a small business owner seeking Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. She emphasizes education excellence, parental rights, economic responsibility, and family values.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Teresa Leyba Ruiz is a 35-year education veteran and former college president running for Arizona Superintendent for the first time. She emphasizes ensuring transparent use of taxpayer dollars, supporting students, and restoring respect for educators.

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Republican

Tom Horne is a Republican candidate for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election.

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