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Berkeley County Schools elections (2014)
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Three seats on the Berkeley County Schools school board were up for general election on May 13, 2014. Incumbents Darin Gilpin and Todd M. Beckwith and newcomer Patrick H. Murphy won election against Michelle Barnes-Russell.
About the district
- See also: Berkeley County Schools, West Virginia
Berkeley County Schools is located in Berkeley County, West Virginia. Berkeley County is home to 104,169 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau, [1] Berkeley County Schools was the second-largest school district in West Virginia, serving 17,720 students during the 2010-2011 school year.[2]
Demographics
Berkeley County outperformed in comparison to the rest of West Virginia in terms of higher education achievement in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 19.4% of Berkeley County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 17.9% for West Virginia as a whole. The median household income in Berkeley County was $53,332 compared to $40,400 for the state of West Virginia. The poverty rate in Berkeley County was 12.7% compared to 17.6% for the entire state.[1]
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Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Voter and candidate information
The Berkeley school board consists of five members elected to four-year terms. Board members are elected at-large, but represent different geographical districts. No more than two members elected from any magisterial district may serve on the board during a given term. There was no primary election and the general election was held on May 13, 2014. Three seats were on the ballot in 2014 and two seats are on the ballot in 2015.[4]
Candidates began to file affidavits of candidacy on January 13, 2014. The filing deadline for school board candidates to get on the ballot in the general election was January 25, 2014.[5]
Elections
2014
Candidates
Tuscorora District
- Darin Gilpin
- Incumbent
- Graduate, West Virginia University and The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinarian
Adam Stephen District
- Todd M. Beckwith
- Incumbent
- Graduate, West Virginia University
- Senior Vice President, City National Bank
Shenandoah District
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Patrick H. Murphy |
28.1% | 4,197 | |
| Nonpartisan | Todd M. Beckwith Incumbent |
26.7% | 3,987 | |
| Nonpartisan | Darin Gilpin Incumbent |
25.9% | 3,876 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michelle Barnes-Russell | 19.3% | 2,884 | |
| Total Votes | 14,944 | |||
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State, "Official Election Results," accessed June 23, 2014 | ||||
Endorsements
No candidate received an official endorsement in this election.
Campaign finance
No candidate filed a campaign finance report with the West Virginia Secretary of State.[6]
Past elections
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Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Berkeley County Schools election in 2014:[5]
| Deadline | Event |
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| January 13, 2014 | First day to file affidavits of candidacy |
| January 25, 2014 | Last day to file affidavits of candidacy |
| February 7, 2014 | First day to request an absentee ballot |
| April 30, 2014 | Early voting begins |
| May 7, 2014 | Last day to request an absentee ballot |
| May 10, 2014 | Early voting ends |
| May 13, 2014 | Election day |
Additional elections on the ballot
In addition to the school board election, residents of Berkeley County voted in a county council election, a County Republican Executive Committee election, a County Democrat Executive Committee election and a Conservation District Supervisor election.[4]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Berkeley + County + Schools + West + Virginia"
See also
- West Virginia
- Berkeley County Schools, West Virginia
- West Virginia school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Berkeley County, West Virginia ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, West Virginia
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States Census Bureau, "Berkeley County, West Virginia," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State," West Virginia Voter Registration," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Berkeley County, West Virginia, "Election 2014" accessed March 4, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "2014 Election Information," accessed February 19. 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State," "Elections," accessed March 4, 2014
| 2014 Berkeley County Schools Elections | |
| Berkeley County, West Virginia | |
| Election date: | May 13, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Darin Gilpin • Todd M. Beckwith • Patrick H. Murphy • Michelle Barnes-Russell |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
