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Kathy Petersen and Rebecca Portteus, for Hillsdale Community Schools Board Member.

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James Thomas

Candidate for Hillsdale Community Schools Board Member · November 3, 2026

About this race

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

3 candidates ran for Hillsdale Community Schools Board Member in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Hillsdale Community Schools school district voters.

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What does the Hillsdale Community Schools Board Member seat do?: Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.
Who is James Thomas running against?: Kathy Petersen and Rebecca Portteus, for Hillsdale Community Schools Board Member.
Should I vote for James Thomas?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare James Thomas's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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