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Pecatonica School District Superintendent Jill Underly will be the next state superintendent, bringing to an end a contentious race for Wisconsinâs top education position.
Underly, who had heavy backing from Democrats and teacher unions in an officially nonpartisan election, defeated former Brown Deer School District Superintendent Deborah Kerr by double digits, according to The Associated Press, which called the race at 9:26 p.m.
âHereâs my promise to every family, student and Wisconsinite, young and old, regardless of who you voted for: I will always do whatâs best for our kids,â Underly said during a press conference. âWe have a long road ahead of us but Iâm ready to get to work on day one and build a stronger, more equitable public education system that provides every child, every day, with a world-class public education system they deserve.â
Jill Underly, who was backed by unions and Democrats, wins state superintendent election journaltimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from journaltimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
One of the most influential lawmakers over the state budgeting process said he wouldn t support increasing funding for the state education agency because its new leader elected Tuesday was heavily backed by Democrats and teachers unions.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, made the statement just an hour after Pecatonica School District Superintendent Jill Underly was elected state schools superintendent, a position that oversees the state Department of Public Instruction.
Vos went to war with Underly immediately after her election after outside spending fueled by Democratic groups set a record for state superintendent races, which are supposed to be nonpartisan but aren t as more political groups spend to back candidates and state parties promote them.