History of Sherri Ybarra in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 9, 2025

Sherri Ybarra is an American politician and educator. She held the position of superintendent of public instruction of Idaho after being elected in 2014. Her career has been focused on education and public service within the state of Idaho.

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2014: Elected superintendent of public instruction of Idaho

In 2014, Sherri Ybarra was first elected to the position of superintendent of public instruction of Idaho.

2014: Defeated opponents in election

In the 2014 election, Sherri Ybarra defeated John R. Eynon, Andrew Grover, and Randy Jensen, earning 28.7% of the vote in the Republican primary. In the general election in 2014, Ybarra defeated Jana Jones, earning 50.6% of the vote.

December 16, 2015: Announced intention to seek a second term

On December 16, 2015, Sherri Ybarra announced her intention to seek a second term as superintendent.

October 11, 2017: Launched official reelection campaign

On October 11, 2017, Sherri Ybarra launched her official reelection campaign. She defeated Jeff Dillon in the Republican primary with 58.9% of the vote.

2017: Criticized Trump administration's education budget cut proposal

In 2017, Sherri Ybarra, a supporter of Donald Trump, criticized the Trump administration’s proposal to reduce the United States Department of Education's budget by 13.5 percent.

2018: Narrowly defeated Cindy Wilson in general election

In 2018, Sherri Ybarra narrowly defeated Cindy Wilson, a former Capital High School teacher, in the general election with 51.4% of the vote.

2022: Lost Republican primary

In 2022, Sherri Ybarra faced Branden Durst and Debbie Critchfield in the Republican primary. Ybarra placed last, earning approximately 27% of the vote, with Critchfield winning.