Four contenders for OPI stress experience in education

HELENA - Four candidates with more than 100 years of combined experience in education are running for state superintendent of public instruction, and all say their backgrounds make them ideal for the job.

In the June 8 primary, the Republican battle is between John Fuller, a teacher at Flathead High School, and Bob Anderson, school superintendent and principal at Fort Benton schools. On the Democratic side, political unknown and retired teacher Clarence Kimm Sr. of Bozeman is challenging Linda McCulloch in her bid for a second term as Montana's top school official.

Anderson said he has broader...