Write In Victory Finalizes Rio Rancho School Board Composition
Following the statewide canvass of election returns on November 24, 2025, Seth Muller was declared the winner of a write in campaign for a seat on the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education. The outcome finalizes the board's post election composition, a result that matters for local policy decisions affecting student health services, equity programs, and district governance.
On November 24, 2025 the statewide canvass of election returns certified Seth Muller as the winner of a write in campaign for a seat on the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education. The Rio Rancho Observer published the result as the district's official returns were finalized, noting that the statewide canvass followed the routine local canvass and included review of write in ballots and administrative checks.
The declaration concludes the post election process for the board, and the district will proceed with the administrative procedures required to formally certify the outcome. The Observer reported that local election officials described the canvass process, and the district will publish notices outlining the remaining steps before the new board member assumes duties. Once certification procedures are complete the newly seated member will participate in board meetings that shape school budgets, staffing priorities, curriculum decisions, and student support services.
For Sandoval County residents the final composition of the Rio Rancho board carries practical implications. Board decisions determine funding levels for school nurses, mental health counselors, nutrition programs, and partnerships with county public health services. Changes in board membership can alter priorities for equity focused initiatives, bilingual education, special education resources, and outreach to historically underserved families. A write in victory also underscores strong local engagement and raises questions about access to the ballot and representation in school governance.
Community members who care about health and equity in schools should watch for official district announcements regarding certification and seating of the new member, and should plan to engage at upcoming board meetings where policy and budget decisions will be made. As the board moves from finalizing election results to addressing the school year ahead, the choices made will affect the well being of students across Rio Rancho and reflect broader concerns about fairness and resource allocation in local education.
