Gina Montalbano Zesiger

Gina Montalbano Zesiger (Republican Party) ran for election to the Kansas State Board of Education to represent District 4. She lost in the Republican primary on August 6, 2024.

Biography

Gina Montalbano Zesiger grew up in Silex, Missouri and lives in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Zesiger earned a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, and master's degree in special education and teaching at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She also earned an education specialist degree in administration from Northwest Missouri State University and an educational doctorate from William Woods University.

Her career experience includes working as a teacher in the North Kansas City School District and as the assistant principal of Park Hill School District. Zesiger owns Z&M Twisted Vines Winery with her husband.

Elections

2024

See also: Kansas State Board of Education election, 2024

General election

General election for Kansas State Board of Education District 4

Connie O'Brien defeated Kris Meyer in the general election for Kansas State Board of Education District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Connie O'Brien (R)	50.7	79,486
		Kris Meyer (D)	49.3	77,228

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 156,714
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kansas State Board of Education District 4

Kris Meyer advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas State Board of Education District 4 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kris Meyer	100.0	14,465

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kansas State Board of Education District 4

Connie O'Brien defeated Nancy Moneymaker and Gina Montalbano Zesiger in the Republican primary for Kansas State Board of Education District 4 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Connie O'Brien	44.8	9,885
		Nancy Moneymaker	36.2	7,991
		Gina Montalbano Zesiger	19.1	4,212

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,088
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

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Campaign finance summary

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Gina Montalbano Zesiger campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024	Kansas State Board of Education District 4	Lost primary	$2,314	$0
Grand total			$2,314	$0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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