Ben Clapsaddle

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Ben Clapsaddle

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Last election

November 8, 2022

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Ben Clapsaddle ran for election to the Wake County Public School System to represent District 1 in North Carolina. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

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Elections

2022

See also: Wake County Public School System, North Carolina, elections (2022)

General election

General election for Wake County Public School System, District 1

Cheryl Caulfield defeated Ben Clapsaddle in the general election for Wake County Public School System, District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cheryl Caulfield (Nonpartisan)	58.5	24,776
		Ben Clapsaddle (Nonpartisan)	40.7	17,240
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	334

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 42,350
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2022

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Ben Clapsaddle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Clapsaddle's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My life was shaped and improved by my teachers, coaches, and staff of the public schools I attended. My wife and I moved to Wake Forest, North Carolina in 2005 so that our children could benefit from the outstanding public schools in the WCPSS. I have a diverse background of experience, including over 35 years of program management experience as an Army officer and Department of the Army Civilian and Defense contractor. I have led Army, joint, and coalition forces during some of the most dangerous and time-constrained environments, including Operations Desert Shield/Storm and Enduring Freedom. While commanding the Army’s first fully digital M1A1 Tank Battalion and its 400 soldiers and their families - I maintained effective oversight of program management activities, including the projection, management, and execution of a $2.7M budget. I am Board certified in project management and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Supporting Teachers and Staff: I will always respect the concerns of our educators, teaching assistants, specialists, support staff, and administrators. They are professionals and deserve a strong support system, continuing professional development, and competitive pay. I strongly support having additional school counselors, mental health professionals, and social support staff available to all schools.
• Parental Involvement and Partnership: I want to partner with parents to make sure their needs and concerns are heard and addressed. I believe a school system works best when parents are involved in the policies concerning their children.
• Fair Budgeting I believe in being fiscally responsible, with an openness towards community concerns, and effective resourcing for all Wake County Public Schools.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about supporting programs that provide people with basic needs so they can thrive and enjoy their lives and the promise of this great country: access to healthcare and a quality public education. I believe in supporting the armed services and our veterans and support policies that care for those who have served our country.

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