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Chad Lange
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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
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
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 |  Chad Lange |
21.7% | 3,076 | |
| Nonpartisan | Sandra 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
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
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Rene Cope |
15.3% | 3,424 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mike Sommer Incumbent |
14.6% | 3,252 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark 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] | ||
Recent news
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See also
- Francis Howell School District, Missouri
- Francis Howell School District elections (2014)
- Francis Howell School District elections (2015)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Facebook, "About," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Ethics Commission, "Candidates By Election Search," accessed March 26, 2015
- ↑ Missouri NEA, "Local affiliates recommend school board candidates," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ Labor Tribune, "AFL-CIO COPE endorsements for April 7 general municipal election," March 30, 2015
- ↑ Missouri Ethics Commission, "Candidate Information," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Facebook, "Chad Lange for FHS School Board," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Mid Rivers Newsmagazine, "Election Preview," March 27, 2015
- ↑ St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "Voters Guide," accessed April 4, 2015
| 2015 Francis Howell School District Elections | |
| St. Charles County, Missouri | |
| Election date: | April 7, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Eric Seider • Sandra Ferguson • Kimberlyann Granger • Mike Hoehn • Chad Lange |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
| 2014 Francis Howell School District Elections | |
| St. Charles County, Missouri | |
| Election date: | April 8, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Mike Hoehn • Incumbent, Mark C. Lafata • Incumbent, Mike Sommer • Rene Cope • Kimberlyann Granger • Chad Lange • Ralph Moore • Cory Simek • Gary Stevenson |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
