2016 Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction election


The 2016 Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the superintendent of public instruction of Washington, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the U.S. Senate and various state and local elections, including for [2016 United States House of Representatives 2016 United States Senate elections|elections in Washington|U.S. House] and governor of Washington. Incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn retired. State Representative Chris Reykdal defeated educator Erin Jones to succeed Dorn. While the race was officially non-partisan, both Reykdal and Jones identified as Democrats.

Background

Incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn, first elected in 2008 with 52% of the vote and re-elected in 2012 unopposed, retired.

Primary election

Washington is one of two states that holds a top-two primary, meaning all candidates are listed on the same ballot regardless of party affiliation, and the top two advance to the general election.

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

Declined