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State Superintendent of Schools in California
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- February 9, 2026 - March 6, 2026
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State Superintendent of Schools
About this position
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.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$182,189/year
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, and otherwise qualified to vote for that office.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is 1% of salary or in lieu of filing fees; signature requirement of 7000 signatures
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's Office.
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