Yee defeats incumbent Horne in GOP primary for State Superintendent
State Treasurer Kimberly Yee has won the Republican primary for Superintendent of Public Instruction, defeating incumbent Tom Horne. With nearly 90% of the vote counted, Yee holds approximately 53% of the vote.
State Treasurer Kimberly Yee has won the Republican primary for Superintendent of Public Instruction, defeating incumbent Tom Horne. With nearly 90% of the vote counted, Yee holds approximately 53% of the vote.
LIVE: 2026 Arizona Primary Election results
Get the latest 2026 Arizona primary election results as county officials continue to work around the clock to count votes.
Get the latest 2026 Arizona primary election results as county officials continue to work around the clock to count votes.
Kimberly Yee political ad draws bipartisan backlash
New reaction is building over a political advertisement that both sides are calling racist. The 15-second spot targets Arizona schools superintendent candidate Kimberly Yee. The commercial mocks her Asian heritage with stereotypes.
New reaction is building over a political advertisement that both sides are calling racist. The 15-second spot targets Arizona schools superintendent candidate Kimberly Yee. The commercial mocks her Asian heritage with stereotypes.
Political ad targeting Kimberly Yee draws backlash for Asian stereotypes
An advertisement targeting Republican Kimberly Yee is drawing bipartisan condemnation for using racist stereotypes, drawing responses from Tom Horne and the Arizona Asian Chamber of Commerce.
An advertisement targeting Republican Kimberly Yee is drawing bipartisan condemnation for using racist stereotypes, drawing responses from Tom Horne and the Arizona Asian Chamber of Commerce.
Arizona school grading system faces major reform after state audit exposes low proficiency scores
A state audit found some schools with an A rating have less than 10% of students testing proficient in core subjects, prompting Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne to plan system changes.
A state audit found some schools with an A rating have less than 10% of students testing proficient in core subjects, prompting Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne to plan system changes.
2026 Election: GOP state superintendent candidates debate
After the Democratic debate on May 13, Republicans Tom Horne and Kimberly Yee are took part in a GOP debate on May 14 for the state's Superintendent of Public Instructions primary.
After the Democratic debate on May 13, Republicans Tom Horne and Kimberly Yee are took part in a GOP debate on May 14 for the state's Superintendent of Public Instructions primary.
Arizona State Board of Education moves to strip diversity, equity language
The Arizona State Board of Education voted to begin removing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI language from state standards, acting under pressure from Superintendent Tom Horne, who cited a federal order & a risk to nearly $866M in school funding.
The Arizona State Board of Education voted to begin removing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI language from state standards, acting under pressure from Superintendent Tom Horne, who cited a federal order & a risk to nearly $866M in school funding.
AZ Board of Education votes to begin removing DEI language
The Arizona State Board of Education voted to begin the process of removing language related to diversity, equity and inclusion, commonly known as DEI, from state standards. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara has the details.
The Arizona State Board of Education voted to begin the process of removing language related to diversity, equity and inclusion, commonly known as DEI, from state standards. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara has the details.
AZ school voucher expansion draws fire over fraud allegations, cost concerns
Arizona's universal school voucher program (ESA) faces scrutiny & fraud allegations over its $1 billion cost for 92,000 students, fueling a political conflict between Republican Superintendent Tom Horne and Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes.
Arizona's universal school voucher program (ESA) faces scrutiny & fraud allegations over its $1 billion cost for 92,000 students, fueling a political conflict between Republican Superintendent Tom Horne and Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes.
Arizona school voucher program faces fraud scrutiny
Costing about $1 billion for 92,000 students since its 2022 expansion, Arizona's universal voucher program (ESA) faces intense fraud scrutiny and a political fight between key state officials. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Costing about $1 billion for 92,000 students since its 2022 expansion, Arizona's universal voucher program (ESA) faces intense fraud scrutiny and a political fight between key state officials. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Arizona teachers see positive changes with new classroom cell phone ban
A new law banning cell phones in Arizona classrooms is being praised by educators for increasing student focus and engagement.
A new law banning cell phones in Arizona classrooms is being praised by educators for increasing student focus and engagement.
AZ teachers report 'night & day' difference with new cell phone ban
Teachers across Arizona are noticing significant changes in the classroom this school year, thanks to a new statewide ban on cell phones. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has the details.
Teachers across Arizona are noticing significant changes in the classroom this school year, thanks to a new statewide ban on cell phones. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has the details.
Some SUSD parents concerned over curriculum; district responds to claims
Arizona’s top school official is threatening to report Scottsdale to the federal government, claiming the district has adopted a "DEI-oriented textbook" and curriculum.
Arizona’s top school official is threatening to report Scottsdale to the federal government, claiming the district has adopted a "DEI-oriented textbook" and curriculum.
2026 Election: Kimberly Yee running for AZ schools superintendent
State treasurer Kimberly Yee announced on May 28 she will challenge Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne in the upcoming 2026 election.
State treasurer Kimberly Yee announced on May 28 she will challenge Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne in the upcoming 2026 election.
Tom Horne asks for PXU to reverse grant denial for armed officers
Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, is calling for the Phoenix Union High School District to reverse a recent decision that denies grants for armed officers in two district schools.
Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, is calling for the Phoenix Union High School District to reverse a recent decision that denies grants for armed officers in two district schools.
Superintendent Tom Horne talks about successful partnership
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, gave an update on a partnership the Wilson district had, which showed significant increases in reading and math scores after a full school year.
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, gave an update on a partnership the Wilson district had, which showed significant increases in reading and math scores after a full school year.
Changing demographics appear to be lowering Arizona public school enrollment
Changing demographics are a big reason for declining enrollment in Arizona public schools, the state's superintendent of public instruction says.
Changing demographics are a big reason for declining enrollment in Arizona public schools, the state's superintendent of public instruction says.
Demographic changes appear to lower AZ school enrollment
Changing demographics are a big reason for declining enrollment in Arizona public schools, the state's superintendent of public instruction says. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has this story.
Changing demographics are a big reason for declining enrollment in Arizona public schools, the state's superintendent of public instruction says. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has this story.
One-on-one with Tom Horne | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, he's chatting one-on-one with Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne. The two are discussing the controversial school voucher program, as well as classrooms' "Structured English Immersion" program.
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, he's chatting one-on-one with Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne. The two are discussing the controversial school voucher program, as well as classrooms' "Structured English Immersion" program.
Tom Horne sues Arizona Gov. Hobbs, AG Mayes over English language learning in schools
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is filing a lawsuit over English language learning in state schools.
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is filing a lawsuit over English language learning in state schools.