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Wisconsin voted Tuesday for Jill Underly to remain as the state’s top education official during President Donald Trump’s second term, choosing the Democratic-backed incumbent over a Republican-suppor...
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The winner will take office at a time when test scores are still recovering from the pandemic, the achievement gap between white and Black students remains the worst in the country and more schools ar...

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Democratic-backed Wisconsin state schools chief Jill Underly wins reelection over GOP-backed rival
Wisconsin voted Tuesday for Jill Underly to remain as the state's top education official during President Donald Trump's second term, choosing the Democratic-backed incumbent over a Republican-supported critic.
Wisconsin schools superintendent candidates Jill Underly, Brittany Kinser on the issues
The race to lead the state education department pits the teachers union-backed incumbent, Jill Underly, against consultant Brittany Kinser, a supporter of the private school voucher program who is endorsed by Republicans.
State Superintendent Jill Underly wins second term in office, defeating GOP-backed candidate
Incumbent Jill Underly, who had the backing of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, won a second term as state superintendent on Tuesday, defeating education consultant and Republican-backed candidate Brittany Kinser.
Wisconsin voters to choose top education official and consider voter ID amendment
The electorate will also decide whether to enshrine a voter ID law in the state constitution. Both contests have sharp partisan divisions, though they have drawn far less spending and national attention than the race for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Jill Underly speaks to supporters
Incumbent Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly speaks with supporters in Madison. Kid Rock has revealed that comedian Bill Maher’s “mind was blown” after his White House sit down with President Donald Trump.
Election results: Jill Underly elected to second term as Wisconsin state superintendent
Underly took on a challenge from Brittany Kinser, a pro-school choice candidate. She won just over 52% of the ballots cast. More than 1.8 million people voted in the election — double that of the votes cast in the 2021 state superintendent race.
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Who is Jill Underly? What to know about the state school superintendent candidate before the April 1 election
Jill Underly, a Democrat, is running for her second term. She faces education consultant Brittany Kinser, who said she considers herself a moderate and is supported by Republicans. The state superintendent will guide school districts at a critical time.
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Underly secures re-election in DPI race
Jill Underly defeated challenger Brittany Kinser to secure re-election in Wisconsin's DPI race, the Associated Press projects.
Gov. Tony Evers vetoes bill to undo DPI head Jill Underly's changes to state achievement tests
The Democratic governor's veto avoids delivering a blow to State Superintendent Jill Underly five days before voters go to the polls to decide whether to give Underly another term overseeing schools.
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State superintendent Jill Underly is fierce defender of public schools amid Trump cuts
State Superintendent Jill Underly faces education consultant Brittany Kinser in the April 1 election. Underly brings a 25-year career in public schools, including time as a rural school superintendent. First elected in 2021, Underly is seeking a second term.
Wisconsin state superintendent voter guide for spring 2025 election: What candidates say about vouchers, MPS and more
In-person absentee voting, also known as early voting, began March 18. The state superintendent plays a pivotal role in advocating for K-12 education statewide as the head of the Department of Public Instruction.
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