Underly, Kinser Advance in Wisconsin Superintendent Primary

In Wisconsin's primary for state superintendent, incumbent Jill Underly and education consultant Brittany Kinser have advanced to the general election on April 1. Underly, a Democrat, secured approximately 37% of the vote, while Kinser, backed by Republicans, garnered about 35%. Underly, who has emphasized her commitment to public schools and received significant support from the Democratic Party and teachers unions, faces criticism for recent changes to standardized testing. Kinser, the only candidate advocating for school choice, has raised substantial funds, including $200,000 from the state Republican Party. The general election is expected to reflect a liberal versus conservative battle over education policy in Wisconsin. Notably, Jeff Wright, a fellow Democrat, was eliminated from the race after receiving 27% of the votes.