Fifth petition to run for Mitchell Board of Education taken out

Mar. 2—MITCHELL — Another petition to run for a seat on the Mitchell Board of Education has been taken out.

Terry Aslesen picked up a nominating petition Wednesday, making him the fifth individual to seek a spot on the ballot for the 2022 election, according to Mitchell School District officials. Jeff Sand, Dwight Stadler, Tim Moon and Deb Olson also have taken out nominating petitions for the board.

There are two seats on the five-member board up for election in 2022 — the seat currently held by Olson and one held by Kevin Kenkel. Both seats are at-large bids, meaning those who file nominating petitions will vie for the same two seats, with the two candidates who receive the most votes filling the positions. The other three seats are currently held by board members Shawn Ruml, Brittni Flood and Matt Christiansen.

All seats on the board are three-year terms.

The filing deadline for nominating petitions is 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 29. Petitions may be taken out and returned at the Mitchell School District business manager's office.

If necessary, the election for the Mitchell Board of Education will be held Tuesday, June 7.