Evers, Holtz Advance in State Superintendent Race

Tony Evers and Lowell Holtz were the top 2 vote-getters in Tuesday’s state superintendent primary race and will advance to the general election. Evers, the incumbent, had the largest share of votes with about 70%, while Holtz received around 23%. John Humphries received 7% of the vote.

Evers released a statement, in which he called “the real winners” of the election “Wisconsin’s 860,000 public school kids. Evers also regarded the outcome as a “victory for the kids, parents, teachers and Wisconsin’s public education system.”

Humphries, the third place vote-getter, also released a statement Tuesday night, congratulating his opponents in their victories and stating he is looking forward to a “vigorous public debate… over the next 6 weeks.” In his statement, Humphries encourages voters to learn more about both candidates and their plans for the future. 

The general election for State Superintendent will be on April 4, 2017.

Wisconsin State Journal: Tony Evers, Lowell Holtz advance in state superintendent race