Truelove, Jensen will challenge incumbents in Wichita school board race

Political newcomers Mackenzi Truelove and Amy Jensen will challenge incumbents Diane Albert and Kathy Bond in November for seats on the Wichita School Board.

Albert (696 votes) and Truelove (631 votes) were the top two candidates in District 1 in unofficial results posted on Tuesday. Bond (605) and Jensen (601) led in District 5.

Four seats on the seven-member school board are up for grabs in November. Voting districts 1 and 5 had enough candidates to have primaries — four candidates were competing in District 1 and five candidates were vying for the District 5 seat.

The top two vote-getters from each district will advance to the November general election. Candidates focused on a variety of issues from academic achievement and mental health to the district’s budget and facilities.



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