
Candidates for Az Supe of Public Instruction & State Mine Inspector at TVVDC meeting
November 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am MST
by Carolyn Classen, blogger
Dr. Terry Leyba Ruiz,
candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction
&
Brian Matlock,
candidate for Arizona Mine Inspector
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:30-11:30am
Kirk-Bear Canyon Library
(8959 E Tanque Verde Rd)
“Our October program will feature Democratic candidates Dr. Terry Leyba Ruiz, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Brian Matlock, candidate for Arizona Mine Inspector. The candidates will answer questions submitted in advance to tanqueverdedems@gmail.com and questions collected from the audience.
Pat Wiedhopf
Chair, Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club
The Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club presents speakers of interest to Democratic voters on the second Saturday of every month.
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To join the Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club please email your name, address, telephone number and email address to Beth Isabelle (bethisabelle@gmail.com)”
Carolyn’s note: Dr. Ruiz is facing a Dem challenge with educator Michael Butts (so far), to face off with incumbent Republican AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne (former AZ Attorney General as well). Matlock is challenging 2 term Republican State Mine Inspector Paul Marsh.

