Kathy Hoffman
Kathy Hoffman (Democratic Party) was the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. She left office on January 2, 2023.
Hoffman (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Hoffman earned a master's degree in speech language pathology from the University of Arizona. Her professional experience includes working as a speech language pathologist at the Peoria Unified School District. She has served as a member of the Arizona Education Association and the Arizona Federation for Teachers.[1]
Political career
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction (2019-2022)
Hoffman was first elected as the Arizona superintendent of public instruction in 2018. She was sworn into office on January 14, 2019, succeeding single-term Superintendent Diane Douglas (R), who was defeated in the Republican primary on August 28, 2018.
Elections
2022
See also: Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2022
General election
General election for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction
Thomas C. Horne defeated incumbent Kathy Hoffman and Patrick Finerd in the general election for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Thomas C. Horne (R) | 50.2 | 1,255,977 |
 | Kathy Hoffman (D) | 49.8 | 1,247,010 | |
 | Patrick Finerd (R) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 213 | |
| Total votes: 2,503,200 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction
Incumbent Kathy Hoffman advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathy Hoffman | 100.0 | 564,099 |
| Total votes: 564,099 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction
Thomas C. Horne defeated Shiry Sapir, Michelle Udall, Kara Woods, and Tiffany Asch in the Republican primary for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thomas C. Horne | 41.9 | 321,208 |
 | Shiry Sapir | 33.5 | 256,286 | |
 | Michelle Udall | 24.6 | 188,401 | |
| Kara Woods (Write-in) | 0.0 | 201 | ||
| Tiffany Asch (Write-in) | 0.0 | 57 | ||
| Total votes: 766,153 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction
Sheila Reid-Shaver advanced from the Libertarian primary for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sheila Reid-Shaver (Write-in) | 100.0 | 557 |
| Total votes: 557 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
Matthew Harris (D) ran as a write-in candidate.
General election
General election for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction
Kathy Hoffman defeated Frank Riggs in the general election for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathy Hoffman (D) | 51.6 | 1,185,457 |
 | Frank Riggs (R) | 48.4 | 1,113,781 | |
| Total votes: 2,299,238 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction
Kathy Hoffman defeated David Schapira in the Democratic primary for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathy Hoffman | 52.3 | 254,566 |
 | David Schapira | 47.7 | 232,419 | |
| Total votes: 486,985 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction
Frank Riggs defeated Robert Branch, incumbent Diane Douglas, Tracy Livingston, and Jonathan Gelbart in the Republican primary for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Riggs | 21.8 | 124,872 |
 | Robert Branch | 21.8 | 124,623 | |
 | Diane Douglas | 21.2 | 121,452 | |
| Tracy Livingston | 20.2 | 115,778 | ||
| Jonathan Gelbart | 14.9 | 85,511 | ||
| Total votes: 572,236 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Kathy Hoffman did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Kathy Hoffman participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on July 28, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Kathy Hoffman's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | If elected, my priorities would include advocating for fully-funded and inclusive schools. My first order of business would be to run an audit of the Department of Education to ensure that every dollar is being spent and allocated appropriately. Moving forward, I would ensure that the Department of Education is offering training to staff and teachers that promote inclusive and diverse classroom environments. Finally, I will continue to be an advocate for teachers and students by lobbying lawmakers to fully-fund our schools, repeal the English-only law, and provide teachers with adequate healthcare which includes paid maternity/paternity leave.[3][4] | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | In order to create a more equitable education system in Arizona, I believe our schools need to improve the graduation rates of bilingual students, expand career and technical education programs, prioritize special education, and welcome the LGBTQ community. I'm passionate about creating public policy that ensures that all students in Arizona succeed no matter their background.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
Kathy Hoffman is a dedicated educator who is committed to improving educational achievement for all of Arizona’s students. She has spent her entire career in education, and recently completed the 2017-2018 school year as a speech therapist in the Peoria Unified School District. Her passion for education arrives from personal experience in a diverse array of settings including bilingual education, special education, and volunteer work. Her decision to run stems from watching the Betsy DeVos confirmation hearing and realizing society needs more teachers in office. Kathy’s educational background includes a Japanese immersion program, which inspired her to study both Japanese and Spanish in college. While teaching preschool in Tucson, Kathy became interested in special education services. She completed a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Arizona as a way of supporting students with a wide range of needs, from bilingual students to children on the autism spectrum. From Tucson's Vail School District to her current position at a Title I K-8 elementary school, she has worked tirelessly to improve students’ academic achievements, life skills, and communication abilities. She prioritizes collaboration with teachers, administrators, specialists, and parents to provide the best possible solutions for students.[4] |
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| —Kathy Hoffman[1] | ||
See also
2022 Elections
- Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2018
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on July 28, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Kathy Hoffman's responses," July 28, 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by Diane Douglas (R) |
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Succeeded by Thomas C. Horne (R) |
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