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Ramsey County, Minnesota

School District Question 1: Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

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Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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School District Question 1: Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
Failed with 49.5% yes, the Pioneer Press reported.Pioneer Press, “Voters approve MN state constitutional amendment, east metro school levies”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

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School District Question 1: Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization was a levy question for Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Would revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of its existing per-pupil amount and replace it with a new authorization of $800 per pupil for ten years. $800 per pupil, replacing its existing per-pupil amount

As of November 4, 2026, the Pioneer Press reported that School District Question 1: Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization failed with 49.53% yes; the result is unofficial until Minnesota certifies it on November 19.

A yes vote means: The district's per-pupil referendum authorization changes to $800 per pupil.
A no vote means: The existing referendum revenue authorization is not revoked or replaced.

Levy question Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale)

Cost, rate or term as stated: $800 per pupil, replacing its existing per-pupil amount
How it reached the ballot: School Board
Official ballot language:
The school board of Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $800 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2027, and increase each year by the rate of inflation beginning with taxes payable in 2028, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 622 be approved?

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