Adrian School Board Member (ISD #511) (Nobles County)

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6 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Adrian school district voters

Results so far: Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 10 of 10 precincts reporting: Robert Joseph Kunkel Jr 772 (24.2%), Jake Diekmann 691 (21.6%), Brad Lonneman 659 (20.6%), Matthew Kirchner 390 (12.2%), Leslie (Les) Madison 368 (11.5%), Eric Marten 315 (9.9%). From the official election results site (electionresults.sos.mn.gov). This race fills 4 seats; the top 4 vote-getters are elected. SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them. Official results.

What this office does

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.

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What are the results so far?
Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 10 of 10 precincts reporting: Robert Joseph Kunkel Jr 772 (24.2%), Jake Diekmann 691 (21.6%), Brad Lonneman 659 (20.6%), Matthew Kirchner 390 (12.2%), Leslie (Les) Madison 368 (11.5%), Eric Marten 315 (9.9%). From the official election results site (electionresults.sos.mn.gov). This race fills 4 seats; the top 4 vote-getters are elected. SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.
Who is running for Adrian School Board Member (ISD #511) (Nobles County) in 2026?
Jake Diekmann, Robert Joseph Kunkel Jr, Matthew Kirchner, Brad Lonneman, Leslie (Les) Madison and Eric Marten.
What does this office 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 should I vote for in the Adrian School Board Member (ISD #511) (Nobles County) race?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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