Arntzen, Leatherbarrow and Romano square off in state superintendent race: Melissa Romano

The Montana superintendent of public instruction race sees Democrat Melissa Romano facing incumbent Republican Elsie Arntzen in a rematch of the 2016 election, with Libertarian Kevin Leatherbarrow challenging both in this year's race.

Romano said the position is of crucial importance.

"The state superintendent has general oversight of all the K-12 schools in Montana," Romano said. "They serve on the Board of Education as a non-voting member, and so there is an opportunity to be a real thoughtful and working partner with the Board of Ed to further public education in Montana."

She said, from he...