The MEA Election Committee has met and reviewed all submitted candidate applications for the 2026 Board of Directors Election. The committee has verified that each candidate listed below meets the eligibility requirements outlined in MEA bylaws.

At-Large Board Seat Candidates

• Connie Fredenberg
• David Phillips
• Pierce Schwalb
• Patrick Shier

Eagle River District Board Seat Candidates

• Mark Hamm (Incumbent)
• Jason Overby
• Daniel Jensen
• Keegan Fritts

Per MEA bylaws, candidates may withdraw from the election until Friday, February 13. After this deadline, the candidate list for the ballot will be finalized.

This year’s MEA Board of Directors election, beginning in April, will be conducted primarily through electronic voting. Members who prefer to receive a mail-in ballot must request one no later than March 13. You can contact Member Services at 907-761-9300 to request a mail-in ballot.

Additional election details and voting instructions will be shared with members as the election approaches.

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