School board, mayor candidates move on to April 4 ballot

By Kris Leonhardt
Editor
STEVENS POINT – On Feb. 21, Stevens Point Area Public School District voters narrowed the field of seven candidates to six for the three available seats on the board.
All candidates will now move on to the April 4 election, with the exception of Colin Kobishop.
Results
Ted Kowalski – 3,451
Alex Sommer – 3,712
Colin Kobishop – 1,313
Chris Scott – 3,628
Gee Pope – 4,179
Bob Larson – 2,405
Miguel Campos – 3,641
Stevens Point mayor race
In the race for Stevens Point mayor, Craig Tesch was eliminated from the April 4 ballot from a field of three candidates.
Results
Craig Tesch – 929
Melessa Johnson – 1,366
Mike Wiza – 2,276
Write-ins – 17
Results are unofficial until a full canvassing has been completed.