Arlene Vela
Arlene Vela
was
a candidate for the District 4 seat on the South San Antonio School Board in Texas. She was defeated by fellow challenger Leticia Guerra in the general election on November 4, 2014.
Elections
2014
The November 4, 2014, general election in South San Antonio Independent School District featured four seats up for election. In the District 1 race, incumbent Rose Marie Martinez faced challenger Angelina Osteguin. District 4 incumbent Julie Ponce did not file for re-election; Arlene Vela and Leticia Guerra competed for her seat. Incumbent Helen Madla ran unopposed in District 6. The District 7 race was for the unexpired term of resigned board member JoeJo Savage. Two candidates, Stacey Estrada and Bill Hernandez, faced off for that seat.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Leticia Guerra |
60.1% | 337 | |
| Nonpartisan | Arlene Vela | 39.9% | 224 | |
| Total Votes | 561 | |||
| Source: Bexar County Clerk, "Official Results," accessed December 30, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Candidates must file reports with the Texas Ethics Commission or the appropriate county clerk. They must disclose the amount of each contribution (or the value and nature of any in-kind contribution), the name and address of the individual or political committee making the contribution and the date of the contribution. Filers must also report all expenditures, including the date of an expenditure, the name and address of the person to whom the expenditure is made and the purpose of the expenditure.[1]
Endorsements
Vela did not receive any endorsements during the election.
Recent news
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See also
- South San Antonio Independent School District, Texas
- South San Antonio Independent School District elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
| 2014 South San Antonio Independent School District Elections | |
| Bexar County, Texas | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 1: • Incumbent, Rose Marie Martinez • Angelina Osteguin District 4: • Arlene Vela • Leticia Guerra |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
