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Diane douglas addresses board of education issues
Diane Douglas is the current Republican Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. She was elected to her first term on November 4, 2014, edging out her Democratic opponent, David Garcia, by one percentage point.
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- Diane douglas addresses board of education issues
- Diane douglas andy tobin
- Early career and education
- Superintendent of Public Instruction
- References

Douglas took office on January 5, 2015, succeeding incumbent John Huppenthal, whom she defeated for the party's nomination in the Republican primary on August 26, 2014.

Immediately after her election, Douglas faced a recall effort by voters who felt she was not qualified for the position.

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Early career and education

Prior to serving as Superintendent of Public Instruction, Douglas worked in accounting and financial analysis for several firms. She has also spoken at conferences sponsored by AZ Right to Life and Americans for Prosperity.

Douglas has an A.A. in business from Somerset County College and a B.A. in business and marketing from Rutgers University.
Superintendent of Public Instruction

Douglas was elected as the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2014. She was subsequently sworn into office on January 5, 2015, succeeding John Huppenthal, who lost in the Republican primary on August 26, 2014.
In her first year in office, a recall effort failed to gather enough signatures to make the ballot. However, as of August 2016, Douglas' approval rating was just 16 percent.