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Ashley Altstadt, Aimie Hallberg, Sheila Renee Newark, Denny Pederson and Misty L. Wilkie, for Battle Lake School Board Member (ISD #542) (Otter Tail County).

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Paul Ness

Candidate for Battle Lake School Board Member (ISD #542) (Otter Tail County) · 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.

6 candidates ran for Battle Lake School Board Member (ISD #542) (Otter Tail County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Battle Lake school district voters.

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Quick answers

What does the Battle Lake School Board Member (ISD #542) 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 Paul Ness running against?: Ashley Altstadt, Aimie Hallberg, Sheila Renee Newark, Denny Pederson and Misty L. Wilkie, for Battle Lake School Board Member (ISD #542) (Otter Tail County).
Should I vote for Paul Ness?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Paul Ness's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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