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Sharyl Allen
Sharyl Allen (Republican Party) ran for election for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction. She lost in the Republican primary on June 4, 2024.
Biography
Sharyl Allen earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education from the University of Montana Western and an MBA from Northern Arizona University.[1][2]
Elections
2024
See also: Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2024
General election
General election for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction
Susie Hedalen defeated Shannon O'Brien in the general election for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Susie Hedalen (R) | 59.3 | 348,360 |
 | Shannon O'Brien (D)  | 40.7 | 238,880 | |
| Total votes: 587,240 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction
Shannon O'Brien advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shannon O'Brien | 100.0 | 94,474 |
| Total votes: 94,474 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction
Susie Hedalen defeated Sharyl Allen in the Republican primary for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Susie Hedalen | 62.3 | 99,717 |
 | Sharyl Allen | 37.7 | 60,352 | |
| Total votes: 160,069 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Allen in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Sharyl Allen did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Allen’s campaign website stated the following:
| “ |
Principles When we look for truth, we are seeking the unchanging principles that build our foundation of faith, confidence, understanding, and trust. When we pretend opinions are truth, we are in trouble on every level. I will speak the truth to you rather than offer opinions. I am a battle-tested leader, inviting You to be part of the story we are writing for our Montana kids. It is a love story where each child knows they are loved so much we will fight for them For the untapped ability of the human being of each child. Montana needs a battle-tested education leader who knows how to stand up for students, teachers, and families and how to fight for the hearts and minds of our kids. One who welcomes the whole child (the human being inside the schoolhouse doors with their God and their God-given liberties intact and welcome. Join us today in this battle that cannot and will not be lost. I am a battle-tested education leader ready to fight for the hearts and minds of our children that are at being stolen today. What is missing in your child’s learning? As a senior stated the other day in government class, “Why aren’t we taught civics every year? You are challenging us to look and think about our issues of today - gender identification, issues that impact us, furries, transgender bathrooms, our potential, civic duty, and citizenship. Thank you.” Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for the next generation. I am a battle-tested education leader of innovation and creativity - one who sees more… Education needs a fighter. Someone who will sword carrier for the needs of our children and build the education system needed today, not the one of thousands of yesterdays. Join us in creating innovative, creative, and powerful learning opportunities for your community’s kids.[3] |
” |
| —Sharyl Allen’s campaign website (2024)[4] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Fight 4 Kids Future, "ABOUT," accessed September 16, 2024
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Sharyl Battling for hearts and minds of kids," accessed September 16, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Fight 4 Kids' Future, “PRINCIPLES,” accessed September 16, 2024
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