Early voting is underway for the midterm elections. And every race matters, from the governor to the U.S. Senate, the Legislature and on down to school boards.

The Gaggle and The Arizona Republic’s political team are connecting with candidates so you can hear them make their case to voters in their words.

This is part of a series of special bonus episodes of The Gaggle throughout the voting period.

In this bonus episode we’ll hear from the two candidates running for the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the state’s top education boss. Incumbent Democrat Kathy Hoffman is facing Tom Horne, the Republican former attorney general and former superintendent from 2003 -2011, where he served two terms. You will also hear from Yana Kunichoff, our K-12 reporter, who spoke with each candidate.

You will hear Yana ask the questions first, with incumbent Kathy Hoffman answering first followed by Tom Horne.

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BONUS: Q&A with superintendent candidates Kathy Hoffman and Tom Horne