A Teacher Union Wisconsin DPI Candidate Pre-announces
Wright’s campaign said he has received the recommendation of the Wisconsin Education Association Council Political Action Committee.
Wright is the first announced challenger to incumbent Jill Underly, who took office in 2021.
WEAC PAC asked for input on Wright for state superintendent, and liberal judge Susan Crawford for Supreme Court. The PAC did not ask for feedback about supporting Underly
Underly is wrapping-up her first term as state superintendent. She announced her re-election bid last month.
But she has proven unpopular during her first four years in office.
Republican lawmakers have criticized Underly for focusing too much on LGBTQ issues, and not focusing enough on reading and math.
