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Superintendent of Public Instruction of Idaho

2 people have held this office in our records · 1 former holders documented · 2 active 2026 candidates

Current

Incumbent · In office 3 years

Debbie Critchfield

Republican
Jan 2023 – present

Past

Jan 2015 – Jan 2023 · 7 years

Sherri Ybarra

Republican · Defeated in election

2026 Candidates

Becky Sundin Mitchell
Democrat · 100.0% (43,351 votes)
Advances to November
Debbie Critchfield INCUMBENT
Republican · 100.0% (179,571 votes)
Advances to November
Office history compiled from Idaho Secretary of State records, U.S. Congressional sources, and Idaho Politics editorial research. Updated August 26, 2026 at 10:54 AM Mountain Time. Historical predecessors documented back to 1990s where records permit.

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