Montgomery, Mills Counties Prepare Contested November City and School Board Elections

Several municipal and school board elections are set for November in various counties, featuring both contested and uncontested races. In Montgomery County, key contests include a mayoral race in Red Oak between Tim Fridolph and John Haidsiak, and several council and school board races in Stanton, while Grant and Coburg face open seats with few or no candidates. Similarly, in Mills County, Glenwood's mayoral race features incumbent Angie Winquist seeking a full term against challenger Jason Schultz, each emphasizing different priorities for the city. Meanwhile, Chesterfield School Board will delay a special election to replace Dot Heffron until 2026, appointing an interim representative in the meantime after Heffron's resignation sparked statewide attention. Additionally, Bamberg County is holding an election for a vacant school board seat, with one candidate filing and write-in votes accepted, while absentee voting begins October 15 in Montgomery County and others. Voter registration data shows diverse party affiliations across these regions, highlighting the varied political landscapes ahead of these local elections.