John Goodwin

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John Goodwin

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Nonpartisan

Lincoln Public Schools, District 1

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Kathy Danek

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Last elected

May 6, 2025

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John Goodwin is a member of the Lincoln Public Schools in Nebraska, representing District 1. Goodwin assumed office on May 19, 2025. Goodwin's current term ends on May 21, 2029.

Goodwin ran for election to the Lincoln Public Schools to represent District 1 in Nebraska. Goodwin won in the general election on May 6, 2025.

Elections

2025

See also: Lincoln Public Schools, Nebraska, elections (2025)

General election

General election for Lincoln Public Schools, District 1

John Goodwin defeated John Cartier in the general election for Lincoln Public Schools, District 1 on May 6, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	John Goodwin (Nonpartisan)	64.8	3,299
		John Cartier (Nonpartisan)	33.2	1,689
		Other/Write-in votes	2.0	100

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,088
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Lincoln Public Schools, District 1

John Goodwin and John Cartier advanced from the primary for Lincoln Public Schools, District 1 on April 8, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	John Goodwin (Nonpartisan)	65.1	2,962
✔		John Cartier (Nonpartisan)	32.2	1,466
		Other/Write-in votes	2.7	121

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,549
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Endorsements

Goodwin received the following endorsements.

• Democratic Party of Nebraska
• Lancaster County (NE) Democrats

Campaign themes

2025

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