Deborah Kerr

Political Parties Spend Big On State Superintendent Race

Majority of spending on nonpartisan race coming from state Democratic and Republican parties.

Liberal Group One Of Top Outside Spenders

A Better Wisconsin Together, backed by unions, spent $5.2 million on 2020-2021 races.

Superintendent Race Cost Record $3 Million

Underly and liberal groups spent combined $2.34 million, five times more than opponents.

Record Outside Group Spending for Underly

A record $1.02 million spent on state superintendent race, 80% of it by liberal groups.

Outside Groups Spent $1 Million on State Superintendent Race

Groups backing Underly had 5-1 advantage over those backing Kerr.

Milwaukee County Election Commission Reports Unofficial 2021 Spring Election Results

Underly Defeats Kerr In State Superintendent Race

Deborah Kerr conceded just after 9:30 p.m.

Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate Underly as Newly Elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Democrats Continue To Build Momentum, Organizing Infrastructure Leading Into 2022 Midterm Elections

Kerr Shows Temperament, Judgement to Lead the Department of Public Instruction

Deb Kerr Announces National Democratic Support

Former US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Endorses

DPW Files Ethics Complaint against Deb Kerr

Conservative DPI Candidate Violated State Law By Using Official Resources To Benefit Her Private Business

Underly Criticizes Kerr for Trans-Kids in Sports Comments

State Superintendent candidate said transgender kids shouldn't play on teams that align with gender identity.

Kerr Supports Voucher Program, Decentralizing DPI

State superintendent candidate Kerr has been an ardent supporter of reopening schools.

Underly Running on Education Equity, Ending Vouchers

As a candidate for state superintendent, Underly has backing of state teachers union.

Underly Raises 18 Times More Than Kerr

Democratic-supported candidate for state school superintendent raises $1.3 million.

Guide to Candidates in Spring Election

State Superintendent, Circuit Court Judge, County Board and School Board races on ballot.

The Adults are Failing the Kids

Kerr Makes Case for State Superintendent

Longtime educator, former Brown Deer Superintendent backs vouchers, early school start.

Underly Makes Case for State Superintendent

Supports more investment in 4K programs, phasing out vouchers.

Liberals Have 13 to 1 Edge In Superintendent Race

Groups supporting Underly bury the one group backing Kerr in total campaign donations.

Deb Kerr Releases TV Ad

Focused on opening schools safely and getting kids back on track

Outside Spending Tops $800,000 for Election

Most of special interest spending for spring election is for state school superintendent race.

Marquette Law School, College of Education to host debate for Wisconsin school superintendent March 17

Kerr, Underly Strike Sparks In Debate

Candidates for state school superintendent reveal very different views on voucher schools, other issues.

Underly Supports Safe In-Person Learning in Wisconsin Schools

Unlike her opponent, Underly emphasizes informed, local decision-making, not a state mandate

Grassroots North Shore Hosts Candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction

It’s Kerr and Underly for State Superintendent

Field of seven candidates narrow to two, with Underly the anti-voucher school candidate.

Dr. Deborah Kerr Wins in Primary Election for State Superintendent, Advances to General Election in April

State Superintendent, County Board and School Board on the Ballot

Non-partisan, education-centric primary kicks off spring election season.

Dr. Deborah Kerr Has Largest Fundraising Haul of Any Candidate in Recent Public Filing

State Superintendent candidate has built a strong coalition across the state

Dr. Deborah Kerr Nears Election with Most Cash on Hand, Most Signatures for Ballot Placement

State Superintendent candidate has broad appeal, strongest organization in statewide race

Deb Kerr Fails in Attempt to Disenfranchise Thousands of Black Voters

State Superintendent Candidates Debate

Seven candidates include teachers, principals, superintendents and policy experts.

Gov. Evers Mandates Closing All K-12 Schools

Governor expects to reopen schools on April 6.

Two Tall Men Duel Over Schools

Evers and Holtz square off in superintendent's race; sparks fly both ways.