Wisconsin residents cast ballots in a pivotal non-partisan spring election Tuesday, April 2, 2025, weighing in on three major contests: the State Supreme Court seat, the Superintendent of Public Instruction race, and a statewide referendum on voter ID laws . Unofficial results, updated in real-time as polls closed, revealed decisive outcomes across all races.
State Supreme Court Race
Incumbent Susan Crawford secured re-election with 1,085,026 votes (55%), defeating challenger Brad Schimel, who garnered 897,475 votes (45%) . Crawford’s victory maintains the court’s current ideological balance, with 85% of precincts reporting .
Public Education Leadership
In the fiercely contested Superintendent of Public Instruction race, incumbent Jill Underly won a second term, capturing 53% of the vote (957,519) against GOP-backed Brittany Kinser’s 47% (860,735) . The race saw unprecedented spending for a state education office, reflecting its high-stakes political significance .
Voter ID Referendum
A constitutional amendment requiring photo ID for voting passed overwhelmingly, with 63% (1,203,824 votes) in favor and 37% (709,012) opposed . The measure, which allows exceptions by law, marks a major shift in Wisconsin’s election policies . Over 90% of votes were counted by late evening .
All results remain unofficial until certified by state election officials.