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Carlos Sherman
Carlos Sherman was a candidate for the District 6 seat on the Dallas Board of Trustees in Texas. He lost election against fellow challengers Lew Blackburn, Jr., Bertha Bailey Whatley, D. Marcus Ranger and Joyce Foreman in the general election on May 10, 2014. District 6 covers schools in southwestern Dallas.[1]
Biography
Sherman earned his bachelor's degree in communications from the University of North Texas in 1980. He worked as an account manager with Verizon for 24 years before retiring in 2006. Sherman served as the Vice President of Community & Faith-Based Affairs at North Texas Fatherhood Initiative from 2010 to 2013.[2]
Elections
2014
Carlos Sherman sought election to the District 6 seat against newcomers Lew Blackburn, Jr., Bertha Bailey Whatley, D. Marcus Ranger and Joyce Foreman in the general election on May 10, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Bertha Bailey Whatley |
41.3% | 974 | |
| Nonpartisan | Joyce Foreman |
36.4% | 858 | |
| Nonpartisan | Lew Blackburn, Jr. | 12.8% | 301 | |
| Nonpartisan | Carlos Sherman | 5.1% | 120 | |
| Nonpartisan | D. Marcus Ranger | 4.4% | 104 | |
| Total Votes | 2,357 | |||
| Source: Dallas County Elections, "Unofficial Cumulative Results," May 10, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Sherman reported $1,810.95 in contributions and $451.30 in expenditures to the school district secretary, leaving his campaign with $1,359.65 on hand prior to the election.[3]
Endorsements
Sherman did not receive any official endorsements for his campaign.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Carlos + Sherman + Dallas + School + District"
See also
External links
Footnotes
| 2014 Dallas Independent School District Elections | |
| Dallas, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 2: • Mike Morath District 6: • Lew Blackburn, Jr. • Joyce Foreman • D. Marcus Ranger • Carlos Sherman • Bertha Bailey Whatley |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
