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Laurelle Myhra

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Laurelle Myhra
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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

North Central University, 2003

Graduate

East Carolina University, 2005

Ph.D

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2012

Contact

Laurelle Myhra ran for election to the Minneapolis Board of Education to represent District 5 in Minnesota. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Myhra completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Laurelle Myhra earned a bachelor's degree from North Central University in 2003, a graduate degree from East Carolina University in 2005, and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in 2012.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: Minneapolis Public Schools, Minnesota, elections (2022)

General election

General election for Minneapolis Board of Education District 5

Lori Norvell defeated Laurelle Myhra in the general election for Minneapolis Board of Education District 5 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Lori Norvell (Nonpartisan)
 
68.1
 
19,774
Image of Laurelle Myhra
Laurelle Myhra (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
31.2
 
9,062
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.7
 
195

Total votes: 29,031
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Minneapolis Board of Education District 5

Lori Norvell and Laurelle Myhra defeated Elena Condos and Leslie Haugland-Smith in the primary for Minneapolis Board of Education District 5 on August 9, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Lori Norvell (Nonpartisan)
 
58.0
 
8,715
Image of Laurelle Myhra
Laurelle Myhra (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
18.8
 
2,834
Elena Condos (Nonpartisan)
 
12.7
 
1,912
Leslie Haugland-Smith (Nonpartisan)
 
10.5
 
1,575

Total votes: 15,036
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Laurelle Myhra completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Myhra's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Hello/Boozhoo! I’m Anishinabe from Red Lake Nation. I’m a proud mother of two. I work for my tribe as the Director of Mino Bimaadiziwin Wellness Clinic (Good Life) in Minneapolis. I've served on the American Indian Parent Advisory Council (AIPAC) for Minneapolis Public Schools for two years and I've had the opportunity to see up close both the strengths and challenges facing the district. I believe my expertise with mental health and leading racial equity work positions me well to lead the work ahead.
  • Proven leadership track record and strong business acumen
  • Expertise leading racial equity work
  • Expertise in culturally responsive mental health
Closing the education gap between White and BIPOC children and adequately funding schools.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 10, 2022