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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.
District 5
Includes all of Nokomis and some of Powderhorn (Bancroft, Bryant, Standish).
- Anishinabe Academy Elementary
- Bancroft Elementary
- Dowling Elementary
- Field Elementary
- Folwell Elementary
- Hale Elementary
- Hiawatha Elementary
- Howe Elementary
- Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary
- Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary
- Northrop Elementary
- PreK South
- Roosevelt High
- Sanford Middle
- Sullivan Elementary
District 5
This campaign is my commitment to the students, educators, librarians, social workers, counselors, and staff who make up MPS.
District 5
I am running for school board because I know it’s going to take all of us working together to deliver the public schools we deserve.
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.