In the primary race for state superintendent of schools, Democratic incumbent Jill Underly and GOP-backed education consultant Brittany Kinser advanced Tuesday and will face off in the general election April 1.

It's a race that’s officially nonpartisan, but Democrats are backing incumbent Jill Underly and Republicans support her challenger, Brittany Kinser.

Jill Underly and Brittany Kinser will advance to the April 1 general election in the race for Wisconsin state superintendent.

Wauwatosa education consultant Brittany Kinser, a moderate backed by conservatives, has signficantly outraised both of her Democratic opponents.

Incumbent Jill Underly and challenger Brittany Kinser will advance to the April 1 race, securing 37% and 35% of votes statewide in the spring primary, respectively. Jeff Wright won 27% of votes. Underly is backed by the Democratic Party and Kinser has been supported by conservatives.

Incumbent Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly and challenger Brittany Kinser will advance to the April 1 election after the pair defeated Jeff Wright on Tuesday night in the spring primary.

Jill Underly, serving her first term as state superintendent, and Brittany Kinser, an education consultant, advanced in Tuesday’s primary.