Parents Alliance Claims Wins in Minnesota School Races
The Minnesota Parents Alliance says candidates it endorsed won in 55% of school districts in its 2026 voter guide.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Homeschooling
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The Minnesota Parents Alliance reported that its endorsed school board candidates won in 55% of districts represented in its 2026 voter guide. Results from Brainerd, Forest Lake, Lakeville and Elk River showed endorsed candidates winning seats, while candidates lost in Hastings and Rochester.
Why it matters
The results give a snapshot of how parent-backed school board endorsements fared across Minnesota's districts in the November 2026 election. The figures are based on unofficial results, so the final tallies could change.
Brainerd's three-seat race saw Dondelinger receive 10,610 votes, Lelwica 8,400 and Heidmann 7,868, while in Forest Lake Mike Belz led a six-candidate field with 10,925 votes. The report does not state official certified totals for all districts.
The players
Minnesota Parents Alliance
A Minnesota advocacy group that endorses candidates for school boards and supports parental involvement in education.
The details
The Minnesota Parents Alliance PAC endorsed candidates in more than 50 school districts across the state. The group said it reported the results on X on Wednesday morning, citing unofficial Secretary of State and district data, and said Forest Lake board chair Curt Rebelein Jr. did not win reelection.
Timeline
Nov. 3, 2026: School district elections were held in Minnesota.
Nov. 4, 2026: Minnesota Parents Alliance posted its 55% victory claim on X.
Season Trajectory
Parent-backed slates have become a visible force in Minnesota school board races, with the Minnesota Parents Alliance now publishing endorsement scorecards each election cycle. The 2026 results add a recent data point to that pattern of endorsed candidates contesting seats across dozens of districts.
Parents in districts where endorsed candidates won may see new board members shaping curriculum and policy starting in January 2027. Families in districts where incumbents lost seats may find the direction of local school decisions changing as new members take office.
The takeaway
Parents who want a say in school board decisions can track candidate endorsements and attend local board meetings to follow how new members vote. Checking official election results after certification will confirm the final outcomes.
Further reading
For more on parent-led education policy, explore Homeschooling coverage in Minnesota.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Alpha News MN.
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