Dennis Lagodimos is running for the Canyons School Board District 5 seat in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election. He faces incumbent Karen Pedersen in the nonpartisan race.
The primary scheduled for June 23, 2026 was canceled because there were fewer than three candidates, according to Ballotpedia. Lagodimos is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data.
Candidate information
- Name: Dennis Lagodimos
- Party: Nonpartisan
- Office sought: Canyons School Board, District 5
- Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
- Opponent: Karen Pedersen (incumbent, nonpartisan)
Experience and public service
Lagodimos addressed the Canyons School District Board of Education during the patron comment period at the Oct. 1, 2024 board meeting. He spoke on the topic of violence and weapons in schools, according to the meeting minutes.
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