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Becky Sundin Mitchell

Democrat

Middle school science teacher (Caldwell)

Becky Sundin Mitchell is the Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction1. She teaches middle school science in Caldwell and has more than 25 years in education as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, university professor and educational leader1. She was named the 2018 Idaho Teacher of the Year1.

Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • School choiceOnly public charter schools, not private schoolsmedium
    Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
    • In the CBS2/FOX9 survey she said she is not in favor of continuing the school choice tax credits and supports parent choice among public schools, public charter schools and virtual public schools, but not taxpayer subsidies for private education. (2026-08) source

No public position found on: Curriculum and books, Religion in schools, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Kids online, School vaccines, Gender care for minors.

Record

  • Idaho Teacher of the Year for 2018, according to her survey response1.
  • Listed on the November 2026 general election ballot for Superintendent of Public Instruction2.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (2)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. 2026 general election survey: Superintendent of Public Instruction (candidate responses)CBS2/FOX9 Idaho News (KIVI/KNIN)
  2. Search Filed Candidates, 2026 General Election final candidate listIdaho Secretary of State