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Voting results announced in Rush City School Board election

Voters in Independent School District No. 139 (Rush City Public Schools) headed to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, to elect representatives to the Rush City School Board.
 
In the contest for three open four-year terms running from January 2027 through January 2031, voters selected Allie Schmidt, Teri Umbreit, and Justin Whittaker. 
 
In the special election for an unexpired two-year term, candidate Kevin Haugrud ran unopposed to fill the seat through January 2029.   
 
The Rush City School District extends its sincere gratitude to all the candidates—Jarrod Hamlin,  Kevin Haugrud, Kenneth Lind, Allie Schmidt, William Schmidt, Teri Umbreit, and Justin Whittaker—for their willingness to step forward, engage in the civic process, and dedicate their time and energy to serving our students, schools, and local community.
 
Official vote tallies will be formally certified by the school district canvassing board at the Thursday, Nov. 5 Rush City School Board meeting at 6pm following the receipt of final precinct tabulations from the Chisago County Auditor-Treasurer's Office.
 
Voters and community members can view complete precinct-by-precinct results on the Minnesota Secretary of State Election Results Portal.