The upcoming race for Wisconsin’s top education official has garnered attention as incumbent Jill Underly faces challengers from both the left and the right. Underly, endorsed by the Wisconsin Democratic Party, is challenged by school choice advocate Brittany Kinser, who has Republican support, and rural school superintendent Jeff Wright, backed by public school teachers unions and Democrats. The top two candidates from the primary on Tuesday will face off on April 1 for the nonpartisan constitutional office that oversees education policy in the state.
The candidates are divided on key issues such as school funding, student achievement, and the future of the anti-union law known as Act 10. Underly has pushed for increased school funding using the state’s surplus, while Kinser and Wright have criticized her for changing state achievement standards. Wright supports overturning Act 10, while Kinser does not support the move.
The race highlights partisan divisions in education policy, with Democrats and public school advocates supporting Underly, while Republicans and proponents of school choice favor Kinser. The candidates’ positions on funding, achievement standards, and union rights reflect their differing visions for Wisconsin’s education system. As the campaign unfolds, voters will have the opportunity to choose the candidate who best aligns with their priorities for the state’s schools.
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