Henry Endorses Hofmeister in State Superintendent Race

It’s not often in modern politics that a Democrat or Republican will cross party lines to endorse a candidate, but former Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry, a Democrat, is doing just that for State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister, a Republican.

Henry says education transcends party affiliation.

“A strong Oklahoma requires a strong system of public education. As state schools superintendent, Joy Hofmeister has been a tough, tireless and effective advocate for all Oklahoma schoolchildren,” Henry said.

“From Day One, Joy successfully fought for a long-overdue teacher pay raise and continues to push for increased investment in public education. She spearheaded strong academic standards, eliminated unnecessary testing and has always supported local control for our schools. Joy has shown she is willing to fight for our students and teachers, even if it means standing against her own party. There is real momentum underway for our schools, and I believe Joy Hofmeister is a big reason why. I trust her to continue fighting for public education, and I hope you will too.”

Hofmeister faces Democrat John Cox and Independent Larry Huff in the November 6 general election.


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