School Board Election 2026
Notice of School Board Election
A school board election will be held in and for Independent School District No. 206 (Alexandria Public Schools) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing four school board members for four-year terms and one school board member for the remaining two years of a four-year term. If more than two candidates file affidavits of candidacy for any specific seat, Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.03 requires that nominees must be chosen at a primary election.
Notice of Filing Dates for Election to the School Board
The period for filing Affidavits of Candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 206 shall begin on May 19, 2026, and shall close at 5:00 p.m. on June 2, 2026. See the Official Notice.
Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district clerk, 1410 S. McKay Ave, Ste. 201, Alexandria, MN beginning May 19, 2026. The filing fee for this office is $2.
School Board Election
The filing period for the school board election and special election closed on June 2nd. Eight candidates have filed for the five open seats, broken down as follows:
- Position #2: Maddie Elliott and Nevin Brede
- Position #3: Shawn Reilly
- Position #4: Laura Knudsen, Sarah Moore and Wendy Hoff
- Position #5: Maureen Eigen
- Position #6 (Special Election for the remaining two years of a four-year term): Kyle Momsen
With three candidates filing for Position #4, a primary election will be held on August 11 to determine which two candidates will be placed on the ballot for the November 3 General Election. All candidate for Positions 2, 3, 5 and 6 will be placed on the ballot for the November 3 General Election.
Primary Results
The two highest vote-getters for Position #4 at the August 3, 2026 Primary were Laura Knudsen and Sarah Moore. Candidates Knudsen and Moore will be placed on the ballot for the November 3 General Election.
The full list of candidates to be placed on the November 3 ballot are as follows:
- Position #2: Maddie Elliott and Nevin Brede
- Position #3: Shawn Reilly
- Position #4: Laura Knudsen and Sarah Moore
- Position #5: Maureen Eigen
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Position #6 (Special Election for the remaining two years of a four-year term): Kyle Momsen
Notice of Special Election
A special election will be held in and for Independent School District No. 206 (Alexandria Public Schools) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 to vote on a proposed revocation of an existing referendum revenue authorization and approval of a new authorization. See the Official Notice.
Voting Information
The General/Special Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Election Day Polling Place & Hours of Voting
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Absentee/Early Voting Location
Douglas County Auditor-Treasurer Office
Douglas County Administration Building - Lower Level
821 Cedar St, Alexandria, MN 56308
PHONE: (320) 762-3077
EMAIL: elections@co.douglas.mn.us
ONLINE ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION: Minnesota Votes
Absentee Voting Dates & Times - General/Special Election
Friday, September 18, 2026 - Monday, November 2, 2026 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Monday through Friday)
Saturday, October 24, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 31, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, November 1, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday, November 2, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Early Voting Dates & Times - General/Special Election
Friday, October 16, 2026 - Monday, November 2, 2026 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Monday through Friday)
Saturday, October 24, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 31, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, November 1, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday, November 2, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Additional election & voting information can be obtained online at Minnesota Votes.