Union-Backed Wis. Schools Chief Wins Second Term

Wisconsin state Superintendent John T. Benson won a second term last week after a lively campaign that pitted school unions against supporters of religious school vouchers and the governor, whose wife co-chaired opponent Linda Cross' campaign.

Buoyed by superior fund raising, Mr. Benson received 55 percent of the vote, 2 percentage points more than in his race against Ms. Cross four years ago.

"We had a good term with a lot of accomplishments, and we had broad-based support," said Mr. Benson, a former teacher and principal whose wife drives a school bus. "Now, it's time to get on with my job as a public servant, and I...