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Superintendent of Public Instruction Arizona

Last updated June 4, 2026

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When is the Arizona election?

The election for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction in Arizona was held on July 21, 2026.

Election day: July 21, 2026
Status: Past
Winner: Teresa Ruiz
Office: Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jurisdiction: Arizona
State: Arizona
Branch: Executive
Seats up: 1 seat

Who is running for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction?

14 candidates ran for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction in the July 21, 2026 election. Teresa Ruiz won. See results below.

TRTeresa RuizWonDemocratic PartyEducator79.5%
BNBrett NewbyDemocratic PartyProfessor and practicing behavior analyst20.5%
RBRiver "River" BrewerDemocratic PartyCandidate
MBMichael ButtsDemocratic PartySchool Board Member and Educator
MBMichael D. ButtsDemocratic PartyCandidate
THTom HorneIncumbentRepublican PartySuperintendent of Public Instruction
THTom HorneRepublican PartyCandidate
SHSam HuangDemocratic PartyCandidate
BNBrett Matthew NewbyDemocratic PartyCandidate
JPJennie PapermanNo Labels PartyCandidate
TRTeresa Leyba RuizDemocratic PartyCandidate
RSRobert StadnikRepublican PartyCandidate
KYKimberly YeeRepublican PartyArizona State Treasurer
KYKimberly YeeRepublican PartyCandidate

Results also list 2 candidates not in our roster: Kimberly Yee (53.3%) and Tom Horne (46.7%).

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