Candidates for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School Board
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School Board.
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Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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Thomas BergeyDistrict 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2027 - View profile
Kendal W. KruseDistrict 2Republican · Current term 2026 to 2028 - View profile
Kathryn "Kathy" G. McCollumDistrict 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2026 - View profile
Andrew P. ShaneDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2027 - View profile
Brooks A. PitcherDistrict 5Republican · Current term 2026 to 2028 - View profileOle R. LarsonDistrict 6Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2026
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Lorie A. ColeeDistrict 7Republican · Current term 2026 to 2028
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About Matanuska-Susitna Borough School Board
About this position
- Office level
- Local
- Election frequency
- Every 3 years
- Typical salary
- $275 / month
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be a qualified voter of the state of Alaska and a resident of the school district for at least 30 days. School board members must not be employed by the board on which they serve.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- $25 filing fee, no petition signature requirement.
- Filing period
- August 17, 2026 - August 28, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the borough clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 350 East Dahlia Avenue, Palmer, AK, 99645
- Filing phone
- 907-861-8683
- Step 3
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