Deborah Kerr

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Deborah Kerr

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Last election

April 6, 2021

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Deborah Kerr ran for election for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction. She lost in the general election on April 6, 2021.

Elections

2021

See also: Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2021

General election

General election for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction

Jill Underly defeated Deborah Kerr in the general election for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction on April 6, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jill Underly (Nonpartisan)	57.6	526,406
		Deborah Kerr (Nonpartisan)	42.3	386,543
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	1,420

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 914,369
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction

The following candidates ran in the primary for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction on February 16, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jill Underly (Nonpartisan)	27.2	88,796
✔		Deborah Kerr (Nonpartisan)	26.4	86,174
		Sheila Briggs (Nonpartisan)	15.6	50,815
		Shandowlyon Hendricks Reaves (Nonpartisan)	11.3	36,850
		Troy Gunderson (Nonpartisan)	8.4	27,452
		Steve Krull (Nonpartisan)	6.3	20,543
	Submit photo	Joe Fenrick (Nonpartisan)	4.4	14,507
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	937

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 326,074
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Campaign themes

2021

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Campaign website

Kerr’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Ensure Success for All Students through Equity with Excellence Reopen our Schools NOW Close racial achievement gaps Laser focus on literacy and numeracy skills with defined outcomes for all kids Ensure success for every student by creating schools that prioritize character education, with rich social-emotional and mental health supports Create strength-based pathways for all kids that provide career AND college opportunities Require rigorous and relevant learning opportunities that culturally reflect the real world and the needs of our learners, so that all kids are well prepared for success in life after high school Innovate and Personalize Learning for All Students Our Wisconsin Promise - where every student will be known by name, strength, passion and need and graduate prepared for the future they choose Deliver child-centered personalized learning with innovative experiences and opportunities taught by learner responsive educators Eliminate digital divide & access to robust internet, especially in rural areas and underrepresented communities Provide staff and parents professional development with digital tools to meet the needs of all learners Foster and celebrate innovations in our Wisconsin schools Engage Families and Communities as Partners Aligning resources to ensure that all children and families are well served Find creative ways to engage families as valued partners in supporting their children’s learning Elevate all children and families to break down barriers to ensure access and opportunity Foster partnerships in our respective school communities to serve as catalysts for a world-class education Lead with Strength and Respect, and Honor all Stakeholders Support continuous improvement and expect increased student achievement and accountability from all schools and opportunities taught by learner responsive educators Honor our teachers, staff, administrators, school boards, business, and community leaders Tell the great education stories of all kids in our Wisconsin educational system, and retain our students as life-long Wisconsin citizens Promote the profession to recruit the best and brightest to work in our schools	”
—Deborah Kerr’s campaign website (2021)

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