Chad Lange

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Chad Lange
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Francis Howell Board of Education At-large

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Chad Lange is an at-large member of the Francis Howell Board of Education in Missouri. Lange won the general election on April 7, 2015.

Lange previously ran unsuccessfully for an at-large seat on the board on April 8, 2014.

Biography

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Chad Lange is a resident of St. Charles County, Mo. Lange is a journeyman insulator with the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators, Allied Workers Local #1 and Sidney Insulation.[1]

Elections

2015

See also: Francis Howell School District elections (2015)

The election in Francis Howell featured two of the seven seats on the board up for general election on April 7, 2015. Incumbent Eric Seider ran for re-election against challengers Sandra Ferguson, Kimberlyann Granger, Mike Hoehn and Chad Lange for the two at-large seats. Ferguson and Lange defeated the other three candidates to win the election.

Results

Francis Howell School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year term, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngChad Lange 21.7% 3,076
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngSandra Ferguson 21.1% 2,996
     Nonpartisan Kimberlyann Granger 20.5% 2,911
     Nonpartisan Eric Seider Incumbent 19.3% 2,729
     Nonpartisan Mike Hoehn 16.8% 2,386
     Nonpartisan Write-in votes 0.5% 77
Total Votes 14,175
Source: St. Charles County Election Authority, "Election Summary Report," April 20, 2015

Funding

Lange reported $1,410.00 in contributions but no expenditures to the Missouri Ethics Commission, which left his campaign with $1,410.00 on hand during the election.[2]

Endorsements

Lange received endorsements from the local affiliate of the Missouri National Education Association and the Tri-County Labor Club of the AFL-CIO COPE.[3][4]

2014

See also: Francis Howell School District elections (2014)

Lange ran against incumbents Mike Hoehn, Mark C. Lafata and Mike Sommer and fellow challengers Rene Cope, Kimberlyann Granger, Ralph Moore, Cory Simek and Gary Stevenson in the general election on April 8, 2014. Cope, Lafata and Sommer won the three at-large seats.

Results

Francis Howell School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year term, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngRene Cope 15.3% 3,424
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngMike Sommer Incumbent 14.6% 3,252
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngMark C. Lafata Incumbent 14.4% 3,227
     Nonpartisan Chad Lange 12.7% 2,834
     Nonpartisan Mike Hoehn Incumbent 12.1% 2,697
     Nonpartisan Kimberlyann Granger 11.7% 2,618
     Nonpartisan Gary Stevenson 7.7% 1,712
     Nonpartisan Cory Simek 6.3% 1,401
     Nonpartisan Ralph Moore 5.3% 1,178
Total Votes 22,343
Source: St. Charles County Election Authority, "Summary Report," April 22, 2014

Funding

Lange did not report any contributions or expenditures to the Missouri Ethics Commission.[5]

Endorsements

Lange received an endorsement from the Francis Howell Education Association.[6]

Campaign themes

2015

Lange published a candidate statement in Mid Rivers Newsmagazine:

I have a strong desire and passion to serve the best interest of district students and taxpayers. I will present a fresh outlook on district issues while being a positive influence on the board. My top priorities are 1) Making sure every student is given the best opportunity for the highest quality education. 2) Ensuring that district tax dollars are being spent wisely. 3) Bringing awareness to and prevention of bullying and harassment to keep our schools safe. 4) Increasing participation in early childhood education. Research shows that providing a high quality education for children before they turn 5 yields significant long-term benefits.

I am an active and involved parent of three children and numerous family members who attend school in the district. I currently serve on the districts facility committee and I attend monthly school board meetings regularly. That along with my strong desire, passion and willingness to learn and communicate will bring a much needed fresh and independent voice to the board.[7]

—Chad Lange (2015)[8]

Lange completed a voter guide profile for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:

What are your top priorities for the district?

Making sure every student is given the best opportunity to the highest quality education that will help them succeed in the future. Protecting the taxpayers of the district and ensuring their tax dollars are being spent wisely. Bringing awareness and prevention of bullying, cyberbullying and harassment to keep our schools safe and keep student achievement the top priority.

Why are you qualified to serve in this office?

I am an active and involved parent of three children, and numerous family members attend school in the district. I currently serve on the district facility committee and I attend monthly school board meetings regularly. That, along with my strong desire, passion and willingness to learn and communicate, will bring a much needed fresh and independent voice to the board.[7]

—Chad Lange (2015)[9]

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