Chris Krush
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Chris Krush was a candidate for at-large representative on the St. Mary's County Board of Education in Maryland. Krush ran for the seat in the primary election on April 26, 2016. Krush and Cathy Allen advanced to the general election on November 8, 2016.[1]
Biography
Krush worked as an art teacher at Thomas Stone High School for three decades.[2]
Elections
2016
Three of the five seats on the St. Mary's County Board of Education were up for general election on November 8, 2016. A primary election was held on April 26, 2016, for the at-large seat. Incumbent Cathy Allen defeated challenger Chris Krush in the general election after both candidates defeated DeForest Rathbone in the primary. Jim Davis defeated Justin Fiore for the open District 2 seat, while District 4 incumbent Mary Washington won re-election without opposition.[1]
Results
| St. Mary's County Public Schools, At-large General Election, 4-Year Term, 2016 |
||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Cathy Allen Incumbent |
58.63% | 25,196 |
| Chris Krush | 40.95% | 17,599 |
| Write-in votes | 0.42% | 179 |
| Total Votes | 42,974 | |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "2016 Presidential General Election Results," accessed December 14, 2016 | ||
| St. Mary's County Public Schools, At-large Primary Election, 4-Year Term, 2016 |
||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Cathy Allen Incumbent |
61.64% | 11,413 |
| Chris Krush |
31.88% | 5,903 |
| DeForest Rathbone | 6.48% | 1,200 |
| Total Votes | 18,516 | |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Unofficial 2016 Presidential Primary Election results for St. Mary's County," accessed April 26, 2016 | ||
Funding
Candidates for public office in Maryland had until March 22, 2016, to submit their first contributions and expenditure report of the primary campaign. The final campaign finance deadline of the 2016 campaign was November 22, 2016.[3] State law allows candidates to file Affidavits of Limited Contributions and Expenditures (ALCE) if their campaigns did not accept $1,000 in contributions or spend $1,000 in a particular reporting period.[4]
October 28 filing
Candidates received a total of $3,770.04 and spent a total of $1,964.76 as of October 30, 2016, according to the Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System.[5]
At-large
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathy Allen (incumbent) | $1,400.04 | $0.00 | $1,828.09 |
| Chris Krush | $600.00 | $818.75 | $460.29 |
District 2
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Davis | ALCE | ALCE | ALCE |
| Justin Fiore | $800.00 | $273.15 | $547.23 |
District 4
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Washington (incumbent) | $970.00 | $872.86 | $715.03 |
March 22 filing
Candidates received a total of $835.04 and spent a total of $263.62 as of April 19, 2016, according to the Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System.[6]
At-large
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathy Allen (incumbent) | $0.04 | $0.00 | $386.95 |
| Chris Krush | $800.00 | $249.00 | $551.00 |
| DeForest Rathbone | ALCE | ALCE | ALCE |
District 2
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Davis | ALCE | ALCE | ALCE |
| Justin Fiore | $35.00 | $14.62 | $20.38 |
District 4
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Washington (incumbent) | ALCE | ALCE | ALCE |
Campaign themes
2016
In an interview with the St. Mary's County Times, Krush said that he'd like a closer examination of district finances. He also suggested that the district review the balance between standardized testing and other forms of assessment.[2]
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Maryland State Board of Elections, "St. Mary's County 2016 Presidential Primary Election Local Candidates List," February 10, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Southern Maryland Online, "Krush Wants School Board Seat," February 22, 2016
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Reporting Schedule," accessed February 10, 2016
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "EAffidavit Filing," accessed February 10, 2016
- ↑ Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System, "View Filed Reports Information," accessed October 30, 2016
- ↑ Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System, "View Filed Reports Information," accessed April 19, 2016
| 2016 St. Mary's County Public Schools Elections | |
| St. Mary's County, Maryland | |
| Election date: | November 8, 2016 |
| Candidates: | At-large: Incumbent, Cathy Allen • Chris Krush • DeForest Rathbone District 2: Jim Davis • Justin Fiore |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
