2026 Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction election

The 2026 Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the Superintendent of Public Instruction of Arizona. Incumbent Republican Superintendent Tom Horne was narrowly elected in 2022, he faces a challenge from fellow Republican state treasurer Kimberly Yee over his crackdown on school choice and voucher programs.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Kimberly Yee, state treasurer (2019–present) and candidate for governor in 2022
• Tom Horne, incumbent superintendent

Endorsements

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Michael Butts, Roosevelt school board member
• Teresa Ruiz, former president of Glendale Community College

Third parties

Candidates

Declared

• Stephen Neal Jr. (No Labels)

References

External links

Official campaign websites

• Michael Butts (D) for Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Tom Horne (R) for Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Stephan Neal Jr. (NL) for Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Teresa Ruiz (D) for Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Kimberly Yee (R) for Superintendent of Public Instruction