Kinser Endorsed by the Wisconsin State Journal

MADISON, Wisc. — On Sunday, The Wisconsin State Journal, one of the largest newspapers in the state of Wisconsin, announced its endorsement of Brittany Kinser in the race for DPI Superintendent.

“Brittany Kinser’s passion for improving Wisconsin schools — and making sure struggling students learn to read — is infectious,” The State Journal editorial board wrote in their Sunday endorsement. “The Wisconsin State Journal endorses her spirited campaign for state superintendent of public instruction in Tuesday’s election.”

The editorial board, which in 2021 endorsed current Superintendent Jill Underly, said of their decision to endorse Brittany, “This wasn’t an easy decision, and not everyone on our editorial board agreed. The State Journal endorsed incumbent Superintendent Jill Underly four years ago, and she can point to accomplishments… Yet Kinser offers voters more urgency for better student outcomes. She will bring a higher profile to the needs of K-12 education across the state and at the statehouse. Kinser promised our editorial board during a recent meeting to put children first, no matter if that requires standing up to the Democratic governor, the Republican-run Legislature or President Donald Trump.”

In a statement responding to the Wisconsin State Journal endorsement, Brittany Kinser said, “I am honored to have the endorsement of the Wisconsin State Journal. Our kids deserve so much better than the unacceptable status quo, and I am committed to restoring high academic standards and giving EVERY Wisconsin student the chance to go to college, get a meaningful job, or master a trade. The broad coalition of support I have received throughout this campaign from so many Wisconsinites is truly humbling, and I look forward to that support carrying me to victory on Tuesday.”

The endorsement from the Wisconsin State Journal is just the latest in a line of prominent endorsements for Kinser. Check them out below:

• Milwaukee Community Journal
• Former Governor Tommy G. Thompson
• Former Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz
• Associated Builders and Contractors
• CFC Action Fund, Inc.
• Democrats for Education Reform
• Randy Bryant
• Kaleem Caire
• Dr. Howard Fuller
• Devona Wright Cottrell
• John Daniels III
• John Daniels Jr.
• Scarlett Johnson
• Robert Lagrant
• John W. McVicker Sr.
• Colleston Morgan, Jr.
• Cory Nettles
• James Phelps
• Gerard Randall
• Mark Wade

Read The Wisconsin State Journal’s full endorsement of Brittany Kinser’s campaign here.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.