On November 3, 2026, Hastings Public Schools voters elected Mark Zuzek, Melissa Kinneman, and Kendal Larson to serve on the Hastings School Board. Three seats were open in this year's election.
According to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State, the vote totals were:
Mark Zuzek: 28.40% (9,571 votes)
Melissa Kinneman: 18.77% (6,326 votes)
Kendal Larson: 17.71% (5,968 votes)
Carrie Banaszewski Tate: 17.57% (5,921 votes)
Jessica Dressely: 17.00% (5,731 votes)
Results are unofficial until canvassed and certified by the Hastings School Board.
The newly elected board members will begin their four-year terms on January 4, 2027.
View unofficial Hastings School Board election results on the Minnesota Secretary of State website.
Permanent School Fund: Constitutional Amendment Results
Minnesota voters also considered a constitutional amendment updating how earnings from the state's Permanent School Fund are distributed to public schools across Minnesota.
Voters approved the amendment, with 72.94% voting in favor, according to unofficial statewide results.
Yes: 2,067,164 votes
No: 666,208 votes
Estimated blank votes: 100,697
Hastings Public Schools thanks all candidates for their willingness to serve our district and community, and all voters who participated in the election.