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Arizona Democrats Face Off in Superintendent Debate

The forum previews how Democrats would reshape Arizona's school voucher system.

Overview

  • The Democratic debate for state superintendent features Brett Newby and Teresa Leyba Ruiz under the Citizens Clean Elections Commission's sponsorship.
  • Viewers can watch the event on The Arizona Republic's stream in partnership with the Arizona Media Association.
  • Newby campaigns to shrink the Empowerment Scholarship Account program, which lets families use public money for private schooling.
  • Ruiz calls for transparency changes to the voucher program and presses for higher public school funding.
  • A Republican debate with incumbent Tom Horne and state treasurer Kimberly Yee is scheduled next, ahead of the July 21 primary.