Levi Bachmeier wins North Dakota schools superintendent election

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 06:51 · Archive

Levi Bachmeier has won election as North Dakota superintendent of public instruction. With all precincts reporting, Bachmeier received about 63 per cent of the vote, defeating longtime educator Tracy Foss, who received 37 per cent in the nonpartisan race.

Bachmeier was appointed to the position in October 2025 by Governor Kelly Armstrong after Kirsten Baesler resigned to join the Trump administration's U.S. Department of Education. Before his appointment, Bachmeier worked as the business manager for West Fargo Public Schools.

As superintendent, Bachmeier oversees public education policy and administration statewide, including work with local school districts, standards and accountability.

Levi Bachmeier wins North Dakota schools superintendent election — Image: Kfyrtv

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Levi Bachmeier leading North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction raceCurrent North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Levi Bachmeier is leading with 63% of the vote, with all precincts reporting.Kfyrtv · 4 Nov, 06:25
Levi Bachmeier wins statewide race for North Dakota superintendent of public instructionLevi Bachmeier to continue serving as superintendent of public instruction.Valleynewslive · 4 Nov, 06:05

In this story: Levi Bachmeier · Tracy Foss · Kirsten Baesler · Kelly Armstrong · North Dakota · West Fargo Public Schools

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