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Elections

School Board Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Serving on the Grand Rapids Area Schools Board of Education is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future of our students, schools, and community. School board members are elected by voters and are responsible for setting district policy, establishing the district's vision and goals, adopting the annual budget, and hiring and evaluating the superintendent.  Three candidates will be elected to the ISD 318 School Board, each a 4-year term, as the terms for Malissa Bahr, David Marty, and Mark Schroeder expire January 4, 2027.

Whether you are considering running for office, seeking information as a voter, or looking for election resources, this page provides important dates, filing information, and links to helpful resources related to the school board election process.

Candidate Resources

CANDIDATE FORMS:

INFORMATION ON RUNNING FOR SCHOOL BOARD:

INFORMATION FROM MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE SITE:

Voter Information

Check out the Itasca County Elections page for information on:

  • Voter registration
  • Absentee Voting
  • Mail Balloting
  • Tracking my Ballot
  • Election Day Voting
  • What's on my Ballot?
  • Election Results
  • Become an Election Judge

Key Dates

Prospective School Board Candidate Information Session:  July 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Candidate Filing Period: July 14 - July 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Filing Location:
ISD 318 Educational Services Center (former       Southwest School)
Superintendent's Office
650 SW 7th Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Questions? call 218-327-5704
or email jrasmussen@isd318.org

Withdrawal Deadline: July 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Absentee Voting Begins:  September 18, 2026

General Election:  November 3, 2026

Canvassing of Election:  November 6 to November 20, 2026

Certificate of Election Issued:  7 days after the school board canvasses, if no recount is requested, and candidate has filed their Certificate of Filing form.

Term Begins:  January 4, 2027