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School Boards Impact Real Lives

School boards help shape the policies, priorities, and future of our local schools and communities.

School board decisions can have a lasting impact on LGBTQIA2S+ students, families, and staff. Boards make decisions about policies, budgets, curriculum, student support, and the overall school environment.

Your vote is your voice. Take the time to learn about the candidates and make the choice that's right for you.

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The information on this page is intended to help voters understand their local school board elections. It is non-partisan and does not endorse or oppose any candidate.

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EDINA | ALEXANDRIA | MINNEWASKA

ALEXANDRIA

2026 SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES & FORUMS

The Alexandria Board of Education has 5 of 7 seats up for election this fall, and 7 candidates have filed to run across five dedicated (though not geographically bounded) positions:

2026 Candidates

POSITION 2:
Nevin Brede

www.linkedin.com/in/nevin-brede-4467a0120/

POSITION 2:
Maddie Elliott

elliottfor206.com

POSITION 4:
Laura Knudsen

www.knudsenforkids.com

(incumbent)

Current Community Service:
Volunteer at my church; Safe Families for Children; Minnesota Parents Alliance

POSITION 4:
Sarah Moore

www.sarahmoore.org

(uncontested)
POSITION 3:
Shawn Reilly

www.facebook.com/shawn.reilly.75

(incumbent Clerk)

Current Community Service:
Alexandria Rotary Club Member

(uncontested)

POSITION 5:

Maureen Eigen

https://maureeneigen.com

(incumbent Vice Chair)

Current Community Service:
Volunteer at my local church; Junior Achievement; Lincoln Parent Connections; Lunch Buddy; Lakes Country Service Cooperative Board Member.

(uncontested)

POSITION 6:

Kyle Momsen

www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-momsen-43bb1b65/

(incumbent)

Current Community Service:
Ducks Unlimited, Calvary Lutheran Church, Alexandria Public Schools, Former Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool.

Candidate Forums

Hear from candidates, learn about the issues, and prepare to vote your values.

None Currently Scheduled

Prepared by Prism Organizing Network, developing leaders for LGBTQIA2S+ safety, dignity, and freedom across Minnesota. Contact Prism’s Co-Executive Director Oby Ballinger (oby@prismorganizing.org) for more information.

EDINA

2026 SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES & FORUMS

The Edina School Board has 4 of 7 seats up for election this fall, and 5 candidates have filed to run.

2026 Candidates

Candidate Forums

Hear from candidates, learn about the issues, and prepare to vote your values.

Morningside Neighborhood Association

Sunday, October 4, 2026
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Weber Park Building
4115 Grimes Avenue S., Edina, MN 55416

www.edinamorningside.org/happening

Edina Parent Leadership Council

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
10:15 - 11:30 am
Edina Community Center – Board Room 349
5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424

https://sites.google.com/view/edinaplc/home

Prepared by the Edina School Board task force of Prism Organizing Network, developing leaders for LGBTQIA2S+ safety, dignity, and freedom across Minnesota. Contact Prism’s SW Suburbs regional lead Joe Larson (larsonjoe1106@gmail.com) for more information.