Nick Sawka (Lynden School District school board Position 5, Washington, candidate 2025)

Nick Sawka

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Lynden School District school board Position 5

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 4, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

University of Phoenix, 2011

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Coast Guard

Years of service

2001 - 2021

Personal

Profession

Paraprofessional

Contact

Campaign website

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Nick Sawka is running for election to the Lynden School District school board Position 5 in Washington. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Sawka completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Nick Sawka provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 10, 2025:

• High school: Brownsville Area High School
• Bachelor's: University of Phoenix, 2011
• Military service: United States Coast Guard, 2001-2021
• Gender: Male
• Profession: Paraprofessional
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Vote for Nick! A Parent, Veteran, Conservative and Community Volunteer.
• Campaign website

Elections

General election

The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.

General election for Lynden School District school board Position 5

Kenneth Owsley and Nick Sawka are running in the general election for Lynden School District school board Position 5 on November 4, 2025.

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	Submit photo	Kenneth Owsley (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Nick Sawka (Nonpartisan)

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Greetings, I am Nicholas E. Sawka, a proud resident of Lynden for the past four years. When my family and I made the decision to move here, we were drawn to Lynden's small-town charm. It has always been my dream to raise my children in a community reminiscent of the one I grew up in. Originating from a rural town in Pennsylvania, I left behind my roots 21 years ago to embark on a fulfilling career with the U.S. Coast Guard, where I faithfully served for two decades before retiring. Now, I am immensely grateful to call Lynden my home. During these past two years, I have actively volunteered as a coach for both of my daughters' basketball and soccer teams. I firmly believe in instilling in children the values of effective communication and teamwork from a young age. Additionally, Moreover, during my time stationed in Michigan, I proudly served as the president of the New Haven Elementary PTO, successfully raising substantial funds for the betterment of the student body.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• SUPPORTS INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES
• PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVOCATE
• RETIRED MILITARY VETERAN(USCG) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am a strong advocate for enhanced security measures across all our schools. We must prioritize student safety by ensuring that all schools can be accessed and secured swiftly in the event of an emergency.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Foodland grocery store 1 Year United States Coast Guard 20 Years CHS Northwest 3 Years

What is your favorite book? Why?

1984 / Animal Farm / Brave New World / Fahrenheit 451 / Harrison Bergeron

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

The Board provides overall governance of the Lynden School District. It fulfills the following functions: Responsible governance Creating conditions for student and staff success High expectations for student learning Accountability for student learning Community Engagement

Who are your constituents?

The parents/guardians of the student body and the tax payers of the community.

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