Believe it or not, but election season will be on us before we know it. State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister is term-limited and thus her position will be an open seat in next year's election. The first two candidates to throw their hats in the ring are both Republicans, including Shawnee Superintendent April Grace (you can read more from NonDoc on both
here). The other declared candidate is John Cox, who was the
Democratic nominee for State Superintendent in 2014 and 2018.
Dr. April Grace Announces Run for State Superintendent
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 — Having raised over $100,000.00 with over 350 individual donors, Dr. April Grace, who is currently serving as the Shawnee Superintendent of Public Schools, announces her run for Oklahoma State Superintendent. Grace has been part of the education community for over 30 years. She has been a classroom teacher, building administrator, assistant superintendent, and superintendent.