Tracy Layne Foss
What this job does: Leads the state Department of Public Instruction, which oversees public schools, distributes state and federal school money, and sets school standards. The race is nonpartisan.
- Occupation
- Technology and engineering education teacher, Valley Middle School, Grand Forks
Background
- Per campaign, has taught for more than 20 years across elementary, middle, high school and college levels and worked as a paraprofessional. source: northdakotamonitor.com
- Advanced to the general election as the second-place finisher in the June 2026 primary. source: northdakotamonitor.com
In their own words
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- Listen to teachers, families and administrators first source: northdakotamonitor.com
- Open to adjusting the K-12 funding formula source: northdakotamonitor.com
- Supports universal school meals source: northdakotamonitor.com
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