Incumbent Tony Evers will be challenged by Lowell Holtz for the four-year term of Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Evers came out of the primary with about 70 percent of the vote, while Holtz garnered about 23 percent.
The DPI Superintendent is paid $121,000 annually. For an overview of the DPI Superintendent’s responsibilities go to Ballotpedia.
For an overview of the candidates and their positions on the issues see their campaign webpages here: Tony Evers | Lowell Holtz
You can also read the candidates in their own words in responses to a questionnaire put out by the Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance: Tony Evers | Lowell Holtz.
Candidate forums will be held across the state giving you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with both candidates. WCRIS will keep you updated on when and where these will be held.
Take some time to get informed about the candidates and tell your friends and family who you think is best able to serve the children of Wisconsin, and then don’t forget to vote on April 4, 2017!
