2018 State Superintendent Race

Ybarra, Wilson square off on teacher pay and school funding

Both candidates went on the offensive early.

Ybarra, Wilson to face off this week at IASA conference

Administrators will be able to ask the candidates questions during a forum Thursday morning in Boise. WATCH IT LIVE on our Facebook page.

Wilson talks school improvement in Idaho Falls

The teacher-turned-Idaho schools chief candidate outlined her plans for improving education in Idaho to a small group of patrons in Idaho Falls.

Ybarra has missed 12 State Board meetings since 2015

Sherri Ybarra’s attendance record ranks second-worst among the State Board’s eight members. Democratic nominee Cindy Wilson has labeled the GOP incumbent a “no-show superintendent.”

Ybarra won’t face fine over late sunshine report

The state superintendent could have faced a $50-a-day fine, but Secretary of State Lawerence Denney, a fellow Republican, decided to waive the penalty.

Wilson labels Ybarra a ‘no-show superintendent’

Democratic challenger Cindy Wilson stepped up her criticisms of GOP incumbent Sherri Ybarra Monday, focusing on a missed vote at last week’s State Board of Education meeting.

Four days late, Ybarra files campaign finance report

It’s unclear whether state superintendent Sherri Ybarra will have to pay a $50-a-day fine. Democratic nominee Cindy Wilson chided Ybarra over the violation.

Ybarra fails to file campaign finance report

The latest report — covering the runup to the May 15 primary — was due Thursday. Ybarra could face fines of up to $50 per day.

Spending in governor’s primaries topped $11.4 million

The nominees begin the race to the Nov. 6 election with depleted bank accounts — and Democratic nominee Paulette Jordan holding an edge over Republican Brad Little.

Analysis: Six storylines from primary election day

Election night was every bit as turbulent — and startling — as the campaign that led up to it. Let’s break down the results, and look ahead.