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.

Jill Underly defeated challenger Brittany Kinser to secure re-election in Wisconsin's DPI race, the Associated Press projects.

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.

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.

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.