Teresa Leyba Ruiz

Democratic · Superintendent of Public Instruction, Arizona
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Teresa Leyba Ruiz

Democratic · Candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, Arizona

Terry is the only teacher in the race and taught mathematics for two decades before retiring as president of Glendale Community College.

Background via official source

Campaign site · Ballot listing source

Also running: Kimberly Yee (R)

Where Ruiz stands

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Elections, ethics & government

Transparency

I will prioritize transparency with your taxpayer dollars.

Original: drruizforarizona.com/priorities (accessed Oct 20, 2026)

Other priorities

Parents

As a mom, I understand the pivotal role that parents play in their children’s education.

Original: drruizforarizona.com/priorities (accessed Oct 20, 2026)

Voting record

Teresa Leyba Ruiz is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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