Mary Cooper

About this race

A hospital-district board: oversees a public hospital or health-care taxing district.

5 candidates ran for Palo Alto County Hospital Trustee in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Mary Cooper

Emmetsburg resident and current Palo Alto County Hospital trustee; the current term expires December 31, 2026.

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Also running

• Nick Steinkamp
• Mark Hobart
• Cindy Magee
• Mikel Jones

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Quick answers

Is Mary Cooper the incumbent?

Yes. Mary Cooper currently holds this office.

What does the Palo Alto County Hospital Trustee seat do?

A hospital-district board: oversees a public hospital or health-care taxing district.

Who is Mary Cooper running against?

Nick Steinkamp, Mark Hobart, Cindy Magee and Mikel Jones, for Palo Alto County Hospital Trustee.

Should I vote for Mary Cooper?

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