Carol Huebner Medawar
Carol Huebner Medawar was a candidate for George Washington District representative on the Stafford County School Board in Virginia. She was defeated in the general election on November 3, 2015.[1]
Biography
Medawar earned a B.S. from West Virginia University and a master's degree in instructional technology from George Mason University. She worked as a teacher in the district from 1996 until she resigned in June 2015 to seek a board seat. At the time of her candidacy, Medawar worked as a math specialist in Fauquier County. She has previously served as a treasurer for the Stafford Education Association and a board member of the Virginia Education Association.[2]
Elections
2015
Opposition
The Stafford County School Board is a seven-member board elected by district to staggered four-year terms. The seats of George Washington District incumbent Dewayne McOsker Jr., Griffis-Widewater District incumbent Dana Reinboldt and Rock Hill District incumbent Patricia Healy were up for election on November 3, 2015.[3]McOsker defeated challengers Carol Huebner Medawar and Donna Oliver for the George Washington District seat. Emily Fallon defeated incumbent Reinboldt for the Griffis-Widewater District seat, while board member Healy won re-election to the Rock Hill District seat against newcomer Dean Fetterolf.
Results
| Stafford County School Board, George Washington District, General Election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Dewayne McOsker Jr. Incumbent |
38.6% | 1,251 |
| Donna Oliver | 36.3% | 1,179 |
| Carol Huebner Medawar | 24.6% | 797 |
| Write-in votes | 0.55% | 18 |
| Total Votes | 3,245 | |
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections, "2015 November General," accessed November 4, 2015 | ||
Funding
Medawar reported $2,866.28 in contributions and $2,626.82 in expenditures to the Virginia State Board of Elections, which left her campaign with $239.46 on hand as of October 28, 2015.[4]
Endorsements
Medawar received the endorsement of the Stafford Education Association.[5]
Campaign themes
2015
Candidate website
Medawar's campaign website listed the following themes for the 2015 election:
| “ |
She believes that there should be a voice from the classroom on the school board. Her experience working with all levels of students lends a new perspective to the policy conversation. She understands first hand how the recession has impacted education opportunities of students, and would like to be part of the restoration of Stafford's reputation for excellence. The school board has been riddled with controversy the past few years and it is time to have an experienced educator who can be trusted to make decisions that are best for kids. [6] |
” |
| —Carol Huebner Medawar, (2015), [2] | ||
Recent news
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See also
- Stafford County Public Schools, Virginia
- Stafford County Public Schools elections (2015)
- Incumbency no guarantee of success in Nov. 3 school board elections (November 6, 2015)
- What happened in Nov.'s top board elections? (November 4, 2015)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "List of Candidates," September 9, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Committee to Elect Carol Huebner Medawar, "About Carol," accessed October 12, 2015
- ↑ Stafford County Public Schools, "2014 School Board Members," accessed January 27, 2015
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "Campaign Finance Reports," accessed October 27, 2015
- ↑ The Free Lance-Star, "Letter: Stafford needs fresh, accountable leaders," September 28, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
