Underly and Kinser Advance to the Spring 2025 DPI Election

Frederica Freyberg:
In the spring primary race, the only statewide race and in some districts, the only race was between three candidates for state superintendent of schools. Incumbent Jill Underly faced off with challengers Jeff Wright, a liberal candidate and district superintendent in Sauk Prairie, and Brittany Kinser, a conservative candidate and education consultant who does not hold a teaching license. Kinser and Underly edged out opponent Wright by roughly 33 and 49,000 votes, respectively, and will advance to April’s general election.