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.

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

Newcomer Brittany Kinser and incumbent State Superintendent Jill Underly will face off for the state superintendent position in Wisconsin’s general election on April 1.

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.

The Associated Press called the State Superintendent of Public Instruction primary election for Jill Underly and Brittany Kinser, the two candidates will be moving on to the Spring General Election on April 1.

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

Jill Underly and Brittany Kinser advance in the race for state superintendent

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.