Dr. Deb Kerr, retired Brown Deer School System Administrator.
2021 candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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Opees Celebrate Open Government Champions
Winners include public officials, nonprofits and journalists.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Bill Lueders
Political Parties Spend Big On State Superintendent Race
Majority of spending on nonpartisan race coming from state Democratic and Republican parties.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Liberal Group One Of Top Outside Spenders
A Better Wisconsin Together, backed by unions, spent $5.2 million on 2020-2021 races.
Mar 1st, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Superintendent Race Cost Record $3 Million
Underly and liberal groups spent combined $2.34 million, five times more than opponents.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Record Outside Group Spending for Underly
A record $1.02 million spent on state superintendent race, 80% of it by liberal groups.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Outside Groups Spent $1 Million on State Superintendent Race
Groups backing Underly had 5-1 advantage over those backing Kerr.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Underly Defeats Kerr In State Superintendent Race
Deborah Kerr conceded just after 9:30 p.m.
Apr 6th, 2021 by WPR Staff
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.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Kerr Supports Voucher Program, Decentralizing DPI
State superintendent candidate Kerr has been an ardent supporter of reopening schools.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Underly Running on Education Equity, Ending Vouchers
As a candidate for state superintendent, Underly has backing of state teachers union.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Underly Raises 18 Times More Than Kerr
Democratic-supported candidate for state school superintendent raises $1.3 million.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Guide to Candidates in Spring Election
State Superintendent, Circuit Court Judge, County Board and School Board races on ballot.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Kerr Makes Case for State Superintendent
Longtime educator, former Brown Deer Superintendent backs vouchers, early school start.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Mary Kate McCoy
Underly Makes Case for State Superintendent
Supports more investment in 4K programs, phasing out vouchers.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
Liberals Have 13 to 1 Edge In Superintendent Race
Groups supporting Underly bury the one group backing Kerr in total campaign donations.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Outside Spending Tops $800,000 for Election
Most of special interest spending for spring election is for state school superintendent race.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Kerr, Underly Strike Sparks In Debate
Candidates for state school superintendent reveal very different views on voucher schools, other issues.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
It’s Kerr and Underly for State Superintendent
Field of seven candidates narrow to two, with Underly the anti-voucher school candidate.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
State Superintendent, County Board and School Board on the Ballot
Non-partisan, education-centric primary kicks off spring election season.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Superintendent Candidates Debate
Seven candidates include teachers, principals, superintendents and policy experts.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
Gov. Evers Mandates Closing All K-12 Schools
Governor expects to reopen schools on April 6.
Mar 14th, 2020 by WPR Staff
Two Tall Men Duel Over Schools
Evers and Holtz square off in superintendent's race; sparks fly both ways.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Michael Horne
