The Minneapolis School Board sets the vision for the school district based on the needs of the community. The decisions they make affect all Minneapolis residents — from student and family experience to budget decisions and district priorities.
Get to know the candidates
Filter By District
School board elections in Minneapolis are held every two years. In 2026, Districts 1, 3, 5, and two at-large seats are up for election.
Make an informed decision
The candidates have different priorities, visions, and ideas about the future of education in Minneapolis. With schools, systems, and communities that offer the right support, all children can find success.
Let's do our part.
District 1
District 1
District 3
District 5
District 5
At Large
At Large
At Large
At Large
All Minneapolis residents can vote for an at-large candidate, but you can also vote for a district-specific candidate. • See who is on your ballot. • Find your polling place.
Make an Impact!
Our community deserves a voice in decisions affecting our students, our education system, and our city. This year is as crucial as ever, with achievement gaps persisting as the widest in the nation. A proposed transformation plan has been shared for public comment. Know the plan, and know the candidates, before you vote.
Use your voice this election season to shape the future as the MPS School Board works alongside Superintendent Dr. Sayles-Adams to navigate challenging decisions, implement a strong vision, and ensure students across the district get access to the education they deserve.
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Partners
MPS School Board Voter Guide is produced by Great MN Schools along with the following partners:
- African American Leadership Forum
- Ayada Leads
- Centro Tyrone Guzman
- Coalition of Asian American Leaders
- COPAL
- EdAllies
- Good Trouble
- Lead the Way MN
- Little Earth Residents Association
- Lyndale Neighborhood Association
- McKinley Community Center
- Native American Community Development Institute
- St. Anthony West Neighborhood Organization
- STAND UP MPU
- Urban Ventures
- V3 Sports
Please note: This voter guide is not associated with any organizations’ endorsement; all partnering organizations participated in the creation of the voter guide questionnaire but did not agree to any candidate affiliation through this partnership.