Medgar Wells
Medgar Wells was a candidate for the District 4 seat on the Federal Way Board of Education in Washington. He lost to fellow challenger Carol Gregory in the November 5, 2013 general election. Wells campaigned to improve community engagement and increase graduation rates.
Biography
Wells earned a B.S. from Alcorn State University and an M.Ed. from City University. At the time of his candidacy, Wells was a doctoral student at Seattle University. Wells is the principal at Overcomer Academy at Overcomer Covenant Church in Auburn, Washington.[1]
Elections
2013
Wells ran against fellow challenger Carol Gregory for the District 4 seats on November 5, 2013.
Results
General election
| Federal Way Board of Directors, District 4, Four-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Carol Gregory |
52.5% | 10,812 | |
| Nonpartisan | Medgar Wells | 47.1% | 9,703 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.5% | 96 | |
| Total Votes | 20,611 | |||
| Source: King County Elections, "Results," November 25, 2013 | ||||
Primary
Wells placed second in the August 6, 2013 primary for the District 4 seat on the board. He will face fellow challenger Carol Gregory in the November 5, 2013 general election.[2]
| Federal Way Board of Directors, Primary, District 4, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Carol Gregory |
44.2% | 5,981 | |
| Nonpartisan | Medgar Wells |
38.3% | 5,181 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kenneth Lance Barton | 17.6% | 2,381 | |
| Total Votes | 13,543 | |||
| Source: King County Elections | ||||
Funding
Wells reported $1,145.00 in contributions and $206.89 in expenditures to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission, which left his campaign with $938.11 on hand.[3]
Endorsements
Wells received the following endorsements in 2013:[1]
- State Representative Roger Freeman
- League of Education Voters
- Bob Celski
- Tony Moore
- Angela Griffith
- Danny Peterson.
Campaign themes
2013
Wells provided the following statement of principles in the 2013 Local Voters' Pamphlet published by King County for the general election:[1]
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"The children of Federal Way are our most valuable asset therefore I am committed to holding our district accountable to improving every student’s academic performance. We must increase our graduation rates by diligently teaching the skills necessary for career and college while improving parental engagement. My goals include increasing the use of technology within our classrooms, improving school safety and refining our current grading system. I have served in public schools as an elementary and middle school teacher, high school assistant principal and assistant superintendent. In 2004 I was recognized by OSPI for closing the achievement gap while principal. I have learned that improving student achievement requires accountability, fiscal responsibility, and a sincere belief that every child is capable of achieving success. I’m passionate about education, which is why in my personal time I teach life skills classes in King County’s correctional facilities and career-guidance classes at my church. As school board director I will advocate for children and families, while making decisions that align with the educational outcomes I want for my own two children." |
Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
Recent news
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