FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): State Schools Superintendent Glenda Ritz will announce her candidacy for the 2016 race for governor, during a state-wide tour today and Friday.

Today, Ritz will appear in Indianapolis at 11 a.m. at the Area 31 Career Center. To follow, Ritz will appear in Terre Haute, Evansville, and New Albany.

On Friday, Ritz will appear at the Fort Wayne Main Library from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The library is located at 900 Library Plaza.

Ritz will also appear in surrounding cities on Friday, including South Bend and Hammond.