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Wendy Brekken
Wendy Brekken was a candidate for at-large representative on the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school board in Minnesota. She was defeated in the special election on August 9, 2016.
Biography
Brekken earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and family studies from St. Olaf College and a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. She has worked as a financial strategist and a practicing attorney. Her three children attended district schools.[1]
Elections
2016
One seat on the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools school board in Minnesota was up for special election to a three-year term on August 9, 2016. The election was held to fill the seat Rob Duchscher vacated in March 2016. Craig Angrimson, Michael Atherley, Sachin Isaacs, Wendy Brekken, Christopher Dahling, John Millea, and Rachel Wetzsteon filed to run for the seat. Isaacs was elected to the board with 28.8 percent of the vote.[2][1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Sachin Isaacs |
28.8% | 2,171 | |
| Nonpartisan | Wendy Brekken | 19.6% | 1,476 | |
| Nonpartisan | Craig Angrimson | 13.4% | 1,012 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Atherley | 12.7% | 956 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Millea | 8.9% | 668 | |
| Nonpartisan | Christopher Dahling | 8% | 605 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rachel Wetzsteon | 7.6% | 576 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 1% | 78 | |
| Total Votes | 7,542 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State, "Results for Selected Contests in School District No. 196 - ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN," accessed June 13, 2017 | ||||
Funding
Brekken reported no contributions or expenditures to the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools administration during the election.[3]
Endorsements
Brekken did not receive any official endorsements during the election.
Recent news
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See also
- Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, Minnesota
- Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools elections (2016)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sun This Week, "School District 196: Seven seek one open board seat," June 14, 2017
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Results for Selected Contests in School District No. 196 - ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN," accessed June 13, 2017
- ↑ Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, "District 196 Elections and Referendums," accessed November 1, 2015
| Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools elections in 2016 | |
| Dakota County, Minnesota | |
| Election date: | August 9, 2016 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Craig Angrimson • Michael Atherley • Wendy Brekken • Christopher Dahling • Sachin Isaacs • John Millea • Rachel Wetzsteon |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
