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.

Incumbent Jill Underly, a Democrat, defeated her Republican-backed opponent, education consultant Brittany Kinser. Here's what the job entails.

Incumbent state schools superintendent Jill Underly has won re-election in a hotly contested battle to lead the state education department