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Teresa Leyba Ruiz
D · Arizona · 2026Teresa Leyba Ruiz is the Democratic nominee for Arizona superintendent of public instruction and a former president of Glendale Community College with more than three decades in education. She won the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary and faces Republican Kimberly Yee in November. Her campaign emphasizes restoring trust in educators, oversight of the ESA voucher program, and stronger public-school funding.
Priorities
- Restore trust in educators and rebuild the teacher pipeline
- Audit and add transparency to the ESA voucher program
- Increase state funding for public schools
On the ballot
Superintendent Of Public Instruction · Arizona · 2026
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