Three GOP educators seek Wyoming’s superintendent spot
Three Republicans, Tom Kelly, Chad Auer, and Steve Harshman, are vying for Wyoming's Superintendent of Public Instruction position. The election is significant as the state's educational landscape is undergoing major changes, including a new funding model and a court-tied universal school choice program.
Three Republicans are running for Wyoming's Superintendent of Public Instruction. Tom Kelly, Chad Auer, and Steve Harshman are competing in the August 18 primary election. The position is crucial as Wyoming's education system faces significant changes, including a new funding model and a court-challenged universal school choice program. The current Superintendent, Megan Degenfelder, is running for governor, opening the seat. Kelly, a state legislator from Sheridan, has classroom and policy experience, and has been involved in education policy matters, advocating for teacher salary raises and parental rights. The winner will lead the Wyoming Department of Education amidst these changes.
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