Bob McClure
Bob McClure was a Republican District 4 representative on the Gwinnett County Board of Education in Georgia. He won without opposition in the Republican primary election on May 20, 2014. McClure defeated Democratic candidate Zachary Rushing in the general election on November 4, 2014. McClure did not run for re-election in 2018.
Biography
McClure is a physician with a practice in Lilburn. He has six children who graduated from district schools.[1]
Elections
2014
Bob McClure ran unopposed in the Republican primary election on May 20, 2014. He defeated Democratic candidate Zachary Rushing in the general election on November 4, 2014.
Results
General
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Bob McClure Incumbent |
58.3% | 27,520 | |
| Democratic | Zachary Rushing | 41.7% | 19,667 | |
| Total Votes | 47,187 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State, "Gwinnett County Official Election Results," accessed December 19, 2014 | ||||
Primary
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob McClure Incumbent |
100% | 8,711 | |
| Total Votes | 8,711 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State, "OFFICIAL COUNTY RESULTS," May 20, 2014 | ||||
Funding
McClure reported no contributions or expenditures with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission as of May 20, 2014.[2]
Endorsements
McClure did not receive any official endorsements in this election.
Campaign themes
2014
McClure provided the following answers to questions from GwinnettForum.com:
| “ | Why are you seeking your office?
After almost 20 years and 5 terms of service on the Gwinnett Board of education, I am more convinced than ever that Public education is the most important public good performed by local government. My motivation for serving has always been to serve our community by equipping all of our children, in the most cost effective way possible, to be successful in school and life. I am proud of what our educators and students have accomplished with the support of our staff and community and believe that I still have more to contribute to our future success. What do you expect to accomplish if elected? Under my leadership as a member on the Board of education, Gwinnett County Public Schools has grown into a nationally recognized school system of excellence. This is evidenced by being named the Broad Prize winner for excellence in urban education in 2010 and named finalists for the same award in 2009 and again this year. The $1,000,000 national Broad Prize is awarded each year to honor districts that demonstrate the greatest overall performance and improvement in student achievement. I would expect no less if I am re-elected and neither should the taxpayer or the employees of GCPS . What distinguishes your candidacy? I have served on the Gwinnett Board of education for 5 consecutive terms resulting in 20 years of service. During that time GCPS has experienced unprecedented growth in size and recognition for excellence in education. Only one person in Gwinnett has more on the job experience than I have (and she is not on the ballot this year). Proven experience distinguishes my candidacy. What are the key issues in your race? The key issue is whether Public Education is still a viable “public good” and should it still be the predominate method for educating the majority of our children. Because of Public Education’s real and perceived failures there is a growing sentiment in our country that the answer to both questions is “no”. If one believes, as I do, that the answer is “yes” to both questions then the next major issue is what the legitimate and necessary functions of Public Education are. Doing the wrong thing well is no virtue. Pick one issue. Expand on how you will address it. After 20 years in public education, I am more convinced than ever that without a viable and effective public education system our form of economy and our form of representative government will not prevail. I do not believe that the other public and private institutions in our country are capable of providing the equal opportunity that quality public schools provide nor the function that our public schools serve in giving unity to diverse communities. Our “e pluribus Unum” is in the balance. I will continue to be an effective advocate and worker for excellence in Public Education.[3] |
” |
| —GwinnettForum.com candidate questionnaire (2014)[4] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Gwinnett County Public Schools, "Board Members," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ Gwinnett County, "Board of Education," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ GwinnettForum.com, "2014 GwinnettForum Candidate Questionnaire: Bob McClure," accessed October 24, 2014
| 2014 Gwinnett County Public Schools Elections | |
| Gwinnett County, Georgia | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 2: • Leon T. Hobbs • Ileana S. McCaigue • Dan Seckinger District 4: • Bob McClure • Zachary Rushing |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
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