Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Dr. Jill Underly’s Reelection Victory

MADISON, Wis. — Following Dr. Jill Underly’s reelection as Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement:

“With her steadfast commitment to Wisconsin’s kids, educators, and public schools, Dr. Jill Underly richly earned her reelection victory tonight. Jill is the champion that our kids need leading the Department of Public Instruction, bringing new ideas to the table to ensure the best educational outcomes for students across Wisconsin. She has stood up to partisan attacks on public education and bolstered our schools by helping to pass new bipartisan literacy legislation and raising standards to ensure our kids are set up for success. Meanwhile, she has held the line against a MAGA movement dedicated to the destruction of public education. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is proud to congratulate Dr. Underly on her reelection victory tonight, and we look forward to partnering with Jill over the next four years as we work to keep our schools and our kids strong.”