It's almost time for Arizona voters to decide who will square off in the race to be the state's superintendent of public instruction. The contest will determine who holds the office often described as Arizona's top education official.
Candidates have been engaging with voters at public events and in campaign outreach as the campaign season advances. Appearances at forums and other gatherings have offered voters a chance to see contenders speak directly about their priorities and positions.
A candidate for Arizona superintendent of public instruction speaks from a podium at an azcentral/The Arizona Republic forum, pictured in a bright pink jacket.
Campaign materials and portraits have also been part of the public rollout from contenders, providing voters with visual introductions to those seeking the office. These images accompany newspaper coverage, digital profiles and event announcements as the candidates present themselves to the electorate.
Campaign portrait of a candidate for Arizona superintendent, smiling with arms folded in front of foliage.
Local news organizations and community groups have hosted forums where candidates speak from podiums and answer audience questions. Those events have served as opportunities for voters to compare the contenders side by side and for candidates to outline their priorities for the office.
Voters will continue to encounter campaign appearances, forums and published candidate information in the coming weeks as the field solidifies. The choices made by Arizona voters will determine who assumes the responsibilities associated with the superintendent's office.
As the campaign progresses, coverage will follow candidate events and the developments that shape the contest for Arizona's top education post. Voters seeking information can look to local reporting and official campaign statements for further details as the race moves forward.