Michael Patestas

Michael Patestas ran for election to the Lincoln Public Schools to represent District 7 in Nebraska. He lost in the general election on May 4, 2021.

Elections

Incumbent Don Mayhew defeated Michael Patestas in the general election for Lincoln Public Schools, District 7 on May 4, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Don Mayhew (Nonpartisan)	59.6	3,214
	Submit photo	Michael Patestas (Nonpartisan)	40.0	2,160
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	22

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,396
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Incumbent Don Mayhew and Michael Patestas advanced from the primary for Lincoln Public Schools, District 7 on April 6, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Don Mayhew (Nonpartisan)	61.2	2,702
✔	Submit photo	Michael Patestas (Nonpartisan)	38.1	1,683
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	33

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,418
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