Debbie Critchfield announces 2026 re-election bid for State Superintendent

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield officially announced Wednesday that she will seek a second term in 2026, running as a Republican to continue her leadership of Idaho’s K-12 education system.

“I’m honored to serve Idaho students, families, and educators, and I’m excited to continue building on the progress we’ve made,” Critchfield said in a press release announcing her candidacy. “There is more work to do, and I’m ready to keep moving Idaho education forward”.