PSE chief Dorn to run for OSPI

The TNT's Political Buzz is reporting that Randy Dorn, the Executive Director of Public Schools Employees of Washington, an SEIU union, will run for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Dorn, a former Democratic State Rep. from Eatonville, issued a statement about his candidacy on the PSE website.

"I know how our public schools work from top to bottom and I can lay out a positive vision for our school system," Dorn said. "I appreciate the vital roles played by all educational employees and stakeholders. And I understand the political process where changes need to be made."

In the statement he mentioned that he would be officially announcing his candidacy within the next week. PSE's board of directors has already voted to endorse him.

Dorn now becomes the third candidate in the race. Incumbent Terry Bergeson is running, as is former Richland Schools superintendent Rich Semler, who just earned the backing of the WEA.