AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction candidates Clean Elections debate
September 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm MST
by Carolyn Classen, blogger
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Candidates:
Kimberly Yee (R)
Teresa Leyba Ruiz (D)
https://www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-information
Carolyn’s note: Yee is the 2 term AZ State Treasurer (termed out), served in AZ Senate and House prior to current position. Dr. Ruiz is retired educator, former President of Glendale Community College. Current Superintendent Tom Horne was defeated in the Republican primary on July 21, 2026.