2018 State Superintendent Race

Ybarra, Wilson win superintendent primaries

Read what the winners had to say about their primary victories.

Beyond ads and endorsements: where the candidates stand on education

Here’s a rundown of distinctions between the candidates when it comes to education issues — from pre-K to Common Core to tax and spending policy.

Big number from the gubernatorial money race: $6.6 million

Meanwhile, the four candidates for state superintendent put a meager $45,392 into their statewide race in the latest filing period.

A mysterious $1,000 donor to the Ybarra campaign

So, who is KHSE LLC, of Fairfax Station, Va., and why does this group care about the Idaho state superintendent’s race? That’s the mystery.

Sherri Ybarra, candidate for superintendent of public instruction

Ybarra squares off against Wilder Superintendent Jeff Dillon in the May 15 Republican primary election.

Cindy Wilson, candidate for state superintendent

Wilson faces Boise retiree Allen Humble in the May 15 Democratic primary election.

Allen Humble, candidate for superintendent of public instruction

Humble faces Capital High School teacher Cindy Wilson in the May 15 Democratic primary.

Jeff Dillon, candidate for state superintendent

Dillon squares off against incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra in the May 15 GOP primary.

Analysis: Six takeaways from Friday’s state superintendent’s debate

“A smooch and a smidge.” “An appropriation that’s appropriate.” And beyond the snippets, some notable clashes over graduation rates, teacher salaries, pre-K — and leadership.

Second Democrat plans to run for state superintendent

She’s a government teacher at Boise’s Capital High School, served on Gov. Butch Otter’s K-12 task force and now sits on the state’s Board of Correction.