With the Nov. 5 General Election on the horizon, here’s a look at some basic voter and candidate information for local school board races within Mecosta and Osceola County:

 

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: November 5, 2024

Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Voting Place: Organized by Township (see your township guide in ‘Local Election Hub’)

More Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/Index

 

Big Rapids Public Schools

School Board Member (6 Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Michelle Rasmussen, NP, Big Rapids
• Christopher Vennix, NP, Big Rapids
• David Murray, NP, Big Rapids (Partial Term to 12/31/28)

Cadillac Public Schools

School Board Member (6 Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Candace Kuhn, NP, Cadillac
• Scott Koenig, NP, Cadillac

Chippewa Hills School District

School Board Member (4 Year Term) – Three Seats Available

• Brenda Donley, NP, Weidman
• Julia Ezell, NP, Mecosta
• Brain Simon, NP, Weidman

Evart Public Schools

School Board Member (6 Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Jamie Huliberger, NP, Evart
• Patrick Tiedt, NP, Sears
• Kendall Wirth, NP, Evart
• Brandon Beard, NP, Evart

Lakeview Community Schools

School Board Member (6 Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Jessica Rader, NP, Lakeview
• Melissa Stevens, NP, Coral
• Edward Jonaitis, NP, Lakeview (Partial Term to 12/31/28)
• Tiffany Padden, NP, Lakeview (Partial Term to 12/31/26)

Marion Public Schools

School Board Member (2 Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Terry Kischnick, NP, Marion

McBain Rural Agricultural Schools

School Board Member (6 Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Dennis Heuker, NP, McBain
• Kenneth, Stahl, Np, McBain

Montabella Community Schools

School Board Member (6 Year Term) – Three Seats Available

• Eylie Foster, NP, Blanchard
• Jeramee Gilman, NP, Blanchard
• Sherri Miel, NP, Edmore
• Anna Silverthorn, NP, Six Lakes
• Steve Sweet, NP, Edmore
• No candidate for partial term to 12/31/26

Morley Stanwood Community Schools

School Board Member (4 Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Brent Beemer, NP, Morley
• Edward Frisbee, NP, Morley
• Dennis Smith, NP, Morley

Pine River Area Community Schools

School Board Member (6 Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Wayne Tessman Jr. NP, LeRoy
• Wendy Ragatzki, NP, Reed City
• Katy Draper, NP, LeRoy
• Susan Stoll, NP, Tustin

Reed City Public Schools

School Board Member (4 Year Term) – Four Seats Available

• Nate Vanderhoof, NP, Reed City
• Nicole Quinn, NP, Chase
• Sherry Franklin, NP, Reed City
• Spencer Mund, NP, Reed City