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Election Information
School board members are elected during the November General Election on even years. Members are elected for a four-year term with either three or four members elected. All board members are elected at-large.
Election Day: November 8, 2022
On November 8, 2022, four members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four years each. Polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Click here to find your polling place. For information on other ways to vote, such as voting early (absentee voting) click here.
2022 School Board Candidates
Lloyd Brandt
Nikki Gieseke
Jan Guse
Elizabeth Hedlund
Michael Herman
Josh Indahl
Jolayne Mohs
April St. Martin
Mark Sebring
Lori Weisenburger
Colin Whalen
Watch the School Board Candidate Forum, held October 3 and sponsored by Noon and Early Edition Rotary Clubs of Owatonna, Owatonna People's Press, and Owatonna Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
Notice of Filing Dates for Election to the School Board
Questions may be directed to Sarah Hoffman at shoffman@isd761.org or 507-444-8610.
Information regarding voting
Information for potential candidates
OPS Election Information
Become a Candidate (SOS)
Becoming a School Board Member (MSBA)
Campaign Manual
Financial Reports
Owatonna Public Schools is required to publish financial reports by any organized campaign committee or candidate. These reports will be available on the school district website for four years. M.S. 211A.02.