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Run for State Superintendent of Schools in California

Election Date: Nov 3, 2026
Filing Deadline: Mar 6, 2026

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Election Details

  • Office level: state
  • Length of term: 4 years
  • Commitment level: Full Time
  • Affiliation: nonpartisan
  • Typical salary: $182,189/year
  • Is this a runoff election? No
  • Is this a primary election? No
  • Filing period: Feb 9, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026
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    ...

Job description

The State Superintendent of Public Instruction directs all functions of the Department of Education, chairs the California State Board of Education, and executes policy set by the Board.

Eligibility requirements

Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, and otherwise qualified to vote for that office.

Filing instructions

Filing office address: Office of the Secretary of State, 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, California 95814
Filing phone number: 916-653-6814
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's Office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee is 1% of salary or in lieu of filing fees; signature requirement of 7000 signatures
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