Election 2026

The Benson Public School Board is made up of seven people elected at large to four-year terms. This November, three members will be elected to four-year terms, and one member will be elected to a two-year term. The General Election shall be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of School Board member of Independent School District No. 777 begins on July 14, 2026, and ends at 5:00 p.m. on July 28, 2026.

If you are interested in running for a school board seat, please view the resources on the left. File an affidavit of candidacy at Benson Schools district office between July 14th and July 28th at 5:00 p.m. There is a filing fee in Minnesota for school board candidates of $2.00.