On February 18, Wisconsin voters will participate in a primary election for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the state’s top education official. Three candidates are running: incumbent Jill Underly, Sauk Prairie School District Superintendent Jeff Wright, and education consultant Brittany Kinser. The top two candidates will advance to the general election on April 1.

Underly is seeking a second term, highlighting priorities such as special education funding, mental health support, and school nutrition. Wright has emphasized community engagement and collaboration in education policy, while Kinser has focused on academic standards and workforce readiness. While the position is nonpartisan, the race has drawn attention from various education and advocacy groups. In addition to the statewide contest, some local ballots will include primaries for school board and other local offices.