Election
Voters elect school board members every two years. On the November 2026 ballot there will be 3 board seats open for election. Additionally there will be a special election to fill the remaining 2 years of a recently vacated board seat. The special election will run alongside the November 2026 ballot to fill the term from January 2027 until December 2028.
The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a candidate forum on Monday, September 14th. You can find out more information on the Chamber website at https://www.princetonmnchamber.org/forums
Election Timeline
There are 3 board seats open for the regular 4-year term, and one special election seat for a two year term.
Contact your polling place if you are interested in an absentee ballot.
Find your polling place here: https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/.
Links & Resources
Meet the Candidates
Use the arrows to scroll through and read about our candidates for school board!
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Adrian Feigl
Representing: Bogus Brook Township
How are you connected to Princeton Public Schools? I have grandchildren currently enrolled, many of my extended family members and friends are currently enrolled or alumni, and I have been involved with volunteering at the high school and for the district.
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Bopha Sar
Representing: City of Princeton
How are you connected to Princeton Public Schools? I'm a mom of two kids who attend Princeton Schools, and I've run a small business here in town for over eight years. Princeton isn't just where I live — it's where I'm raising my family and building my livelihood.
Chris Klinghagen
Representing: City of Baldwin
How are you connected to Princeton Public Schools? I am married and have two kids, a girl who will be starting her third year of college at University Of LaCrosse, and a boy who will be starting his junior year at Princeton High School. I graduated from Princeton a long time ago.
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Chuck Kobes
Representing: City of Princeton
How are you connected to Princeton Public Schools? I have 4 kids that go to Princeton Schools
Why are you running for School Board? I am running for school board for a few basic reasons. First, I have a genuine interest in the success of our schools.
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Eric Minks
Representing: Princeton Township
How are you connected to Princeton Public Schools? I am a 1988 graduate of the Princeton School District. Have been a School Board member for 16 years.
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Melissa Lynch
Representing: City of Baldwin
How are you connected to Princeton Public Schools? I am a current School Board member. I have a child currently at the IS and a recent Princeton graduate, now at the U of M Twin Cities. I am on our PTO Board and volunteer at many of our schools, helping with math and reading.