Two candidates are running for a seat on the Lakeville school board in a special election in November.

Brett Nicholson and Tony Reichenberger are the candidates.

General information about the Nov. 4, 2025, election is online at twincities.com/news/politics/elections including information on candidates for races in Ramsey, Dakota and Washington counties.

To find out what’s on your ballot, where to vote and other election information, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s elections page at sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting.

Lakeville school board

Brett Nicholson

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Tony Reichenberger

Age: 52

What qualifies you to hold this position?

I have ungraduate degrees in Public Administration, Political Science and a Law Degree. I have been a lawyer for over 20 years and have previously worked on Capitol Hill and for a Public Finance firm in Roseville, helping fund schools.

What would your top priorities be if elected?

1) We need to respect and empower teachers; they have been neglected in Lakeville for far too long; 2) we need to manage and prepare for Lakeville’s growth as it relates to the schools; and 3) we need to balance the education of our children with the fast advancing technology that they will be a major factor for jobs in the years to come.

What do you think is the primary role of government?

Government is the people’s voice in how we manage society, in this case the school district of ISD. The goal of any public organization should be to the benefit of the community it serves.

How do you work to understand, and then learn from, opinions that differ from your own and people who disagree with you?

I am receptive to all opinions, all ideas and am glad to talk to anyone. Diversity of opinion is how good ideas and sound policy is created.

Website or contact information: tonyreichenberger.com