2025 Gardner Edgerton school board election primer
There are three contested races for seats on the Gardner Edgerton school board this year, as well as a fourth uncontested race.
You can read the candidates’ responses to our questionnaire below and see video of the forum the Post held earlier this fall.
Candidates you are running unopposed were not asked to respond to the questionnaire or participate in the forum.
Position #1
For position #1, three candidates are vying for the seat currently held by Patrick Ross, who was appointed to fulfill the term last year. Those candidates include Julie Aldridge, Matthew Harlow (who is not running an active campaign) and Melissa Hershey. The top vote-getter in November will win the seat.
- You can access Julie Aldridge’s campaign website here.
- You can access Matthew Harlow’s webpage by the election office here.
- You can access Melissa Hershey’s campaign website here.
Position #4
For position #4, current Board Member Lana Sutton is facing a challenge from Sam Dominguez.
- You can access Sam Dominguez’s campaign website here.
- You can access Lana Sutton’s campaign website here.
Position #5
- Current board president Tom Reddin is running for reelection unopposed.
Position #6
For position #6, current Board Member Greg Chapman is seeking reelection against Keith Davenport.
- You can access Greg Chapman’s campaign website here.
- You can access Keith Davenport’s campaign website here.




