Debbie Critchfield announces 2026 re-election bid for State Superintendent

Idaho education chief Critchfield to seek re-election

"I’m ready to keep moving Idaho education forward," said state Superintendent Debbie Critchfield, announcing her run for re-election.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield seeks second term to lead Idaho schools

Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield is sworn in on the steps of the State Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2023. (Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun)This story was originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on Jan. 7, 2026. Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield on Wednesday announced she is running for a second term. In a campaign launch video, the Republican says she is focused on getting education “back…

Debbie Critchfield announces 2026 re-election bid for State Superintendent

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — 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 w…

Critchfield seeks second term to lead Idaho schools

Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield on Wednesday announced she is running for a second term.

Idaho Superintendent Debbie Critchfield announces re-election campaign

Republican incumbent Debbie Critchfield announced Wednesday that she is running for reelection as Idahos Superintendent of Public Instruction.Critchfield was first elected statewide in 2022.Im honored to serve Idaho students, families, and educators, and Im excited to continue building on the progress weve made, Critchfield said in the announcement.Her focus on clear, practical education priorities has been paired with responsible stewardship of…