The Hopkins Public Schools community elected three new school board members and one incumbent to the school board on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Voters re-elected Steve Adams and chose first-time candidates Shannon Andreson, Katie O'Shea Pederson and Tanya Khan. Andreson and O'Shea Pederson collected the most votes with 3397 (19.08%) and 3180 (17.86%) respectively. Incumbent Steve Adams was close behind with 2782 votes (15.63%). Khan earned 2699 votes (15.16%) beating out two-term incumbent Kris Newcomer by 238 votes. Dave Larson, who was seeking a second term, earned 1931 votes (10.85%). Benjamin Karls withdrew his candidacy prior to the election, but his name still appeared on the ballot. He received 1256 votes (7%).
Long-term board member and current board chair Wendy Donovan did not seek reelection. All results are unofficial until canvassed by the school board on Nov. 12. Candidates will serve four-year terms, which begin in January.
Candidate | Total Votes | Percentage |
Shannon Andreson - Elected | 3397 Votes | 19.08% |
Katie O’Shea Pederson - Elected | 3180 Votes | 17.86% |
Steve Adams – Elected | 2782 Votes | 15.63% |
Tanya Khan - Elected | 2699 Votes | 15.16% |
Kris Newcomer - Not Elected | 2461 Votes | 13.82% |
Dave Larson - Not Elected | 1931 Votes | 10.85% |
Benjamin Karls - Not Elected | 1256 Votes | 7.06% |