state superintendent

Thayn ‘not planning’ statewide run

The Emmett Republican is all but ruling out a run for state superintendent — but he says there is a “very small chance” he would reconsider.

Analyzing the wide open superintendent’s race

With Tom Luna out, three candidates have officially entered the race for schools superintendent. But many more are considering a run — or are rumored to be gearing up for a run.

Quarles steps down, will return to BSU

Roger Quarles stepped down this week as Tom Luna’s chief deputy, after six months on the job. And Quarles is ruling out a run to succeed Luna as state superintendent.

GOP candidate had third-party ties

Republican state schools superintendent candidate John Eynon recently stepped down from a state officer’s post with the Constitution Party. The party’s acting chairman says Eynon reneged on running under the third party’s banner.

Luna’s announcement: reactions

House Speaker Scott Bedke said Luna’s decision to step aside after this term illustrates the state’s commitment to implementing the 20 recommendations from an education reform task force.

Luna’s election announcement, Storified

It was an eventful and surprising day in Idaho political and education circles. Here’s a quick, real-time look at how the story went down Monday.

Luna won’t seek re-election

For the past year, Luna had told reporters he was planning to seek a third term. His surprise announcement could throw the state superintendent’s race wide open.