Christia Li Roberts
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Christia Li Roberts is the District 1 representative on the Martin County School Board in Florida. She
faced
Jennifer Ann Doak and Loretta "Lorie" Shekailo in the general election on August 26, 2014. As one of the top two vote-getters, she advanced to the runoff election, which
was
held on November 4, 2014. Roberts defeated Shekailo in the runoff election.
Biography
Roberts has a bachelor's degree in economics from Loyola University. She is a self-employed registered investment adviser. She also participates in numerous community endeavors.[1]
Elections
2014
The August 26, 2014, general election in Martin County featured three seats up for election. Jennifer Ann Doak, Christia Li Roberts and Loretta "Lorie" Shekailo were running to replace Michael Busha, who did not file for re-election in District 1. None of the three candidates received more than 50 percent of the vote in the general election. Christia Li Roberts and Loretta "Lorie" Shekailo, the top two vote-getters, advanced to the runoff election, which was held on November 4, 2014. Challenger Tina Maria McSoley defeated incumbent Maura Barry-Sorenson for the District 4 race, and incumbent Rebecca Jean Negron ran unopposed and won re-election.
Results
Runoff
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Christia Li Roberts |
55.3% | 28,688 | |
| Nonpartisan | Loretta "Lorie" Shekailo | 44.7% | 23,197 | |
| Total Votes | 51,885 | |||
| Source: Martin County Supervisor of Elections, "2014 General Election Official Election Results," November 18, 2014 | ||||
General
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Christia Li Roberts |
41.3% | 9,480 | |
| Nonpartisan | Loretta "Lorie" Shekailo |
38.1% | 8,745 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jennifer Ann Doak | 20.5% | 4,711 | |
| Total Votes | 22,936 | |||
| Source: Martin County Supervisor of Elections, "2014 Primary Election Official Election Results," September 3, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Roberts received a total of $32,442.98 in campaign contributions and spent a total of $17,131.41 by August 25, 2014, according to the Martin County Supervisor of Elections.[2]
Endorsements
Roberts did not receive an endorsement in this election.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Christia + Roberts + Martin + County + Schools + Florida"
See also
External links
Footnotes
| 2014 Martin County School District Elections | |
| Martin County, Florida | |
| Election date: | August 26, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 1: • Jennifer Ann Doak • Christia Li Roberts • Loretta "Lorie" Shekailo District 3: • Rebecca Jean Negron |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
