State School Superintendent

There is an incumbent in the 2026 race for State School Superintendent, Richard Woods (Rep). Mr. Woods is being challenged in the primary by four Republican candidates, so the probability of a runoff in that primary is MEDIUM to HIGH. Woods has been State Superintendent for 3 terms.

Currently, three Democratic candidates have filed intent forms to run for Secretary of State. They are listed below.

Click on the pictures to watch our exclusive interview with them! Links go to campaign websites. The “playlist” link below the names takes you to our Committee’s YouTube playlist channel.

State School Superintendent playlist

The Dade County Democratic Committee will not endorse any Democratic candidate in the upcoming 2026 primary for State Superintendent of Schools.

Election Probability - MODERATE to HIGH for Runoff

Candidate Probability - MODERATE to HIGH for Reynolds to at least make Runoff

* denotes candidate has reached out to Dade County