Christopher Lemke
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Christopher Lemke is the former District 3 representative on the South Kitsap School District school board in Washington. First elected in 2009, Lemke lost a re-election campaign in the by-district general election on November 7, 2017.
Lemke also served on the board from 2001 to 2005.
Biography
Lemke worked as a supervisor at Naval Submarine Base Banger until his retirement.[1]
Elections
2017
Three of the five seats on the South Kitsap School District school board in Washington were up for by-district general election on November 7, 2017. In District 3, incumbent Christopher Lemke was defeated by challenger Elizabeth Sebren. District 4 incumbent Rebecca Diehl filed for re-election and ran unopposed, winning a new term.
A special election was also scheduled for November 7, 2017, following the District 1 representative's resignation in September 2016.[2] Seward Stevens, the representative appointed to the position until November, filed for election and ran unopposed, winning his first full term.[3]
Results
| South Kitsap School District, District 3 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Elizabeth Sebren |
55.73% | 7,192 |
| Christopher Lemke Incumbent | 43.46% | 5,609 |
| Write-in votes | 0.81% | 105 |
| Total Votes | 12,906 | |
| Source: Kitsap County, Washington, "General Election: November 7, 2017," accessed December 1, 2017 | ||
Funding
Lemke opted for mini reporting in this election, according to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission.[4] Candidates who opted for this had to keep a record of their contributors and expenditures, but were not required to report them. If they raised and spent more than $5,000 in aggregate or received more than $500 from any one contributor, including themselves, they would have had to switch their filing status from mini to full reporting.[5]
2013
Lemke sought re-election to the board against challenger Jeff Lakin on November 5, 2013.
Results
| South Kitsap Board of Directors, Four-year term, District 3, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Christopher Lemke Incumbent |
62% | 10,252 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jeff Lakin | 36.7% | 6,069 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 1.2% | 202 | |
| Total Votes | 16,523 | |||
| Source: Kitsap County Auditor, "Official Results for Election," accessed December 13, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Lemke reported no contributions or expenditures to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission in this election.[6]
2009
Lemke won election to the District 3 seat on November 3, 2009, against fellow challenger Naomi Polen.[7]
| South Kitsap Board of Directors, District 3, November 3, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Christopher Lemke |
61% | 9,673 | |
| Nonpartisan | Naomi Polen | 39% | 6,176 | |
| Total Votes | 15,849 | |||
| Source: Kitsap County Auditor | ||||
Campaign themes
2013
Lemke provided the following statement for the 2013 Local Voters' Pamphlet in Kitsap County:[8]
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"I am seeking re-election for a third term because of my belief that every child in South Kitsap deserves a quality education. I also believe that our schools are the center piece of a quality community. I have family, community, country as my top priorities. As a school board member I have attended 99% of all meetings. I strongly believe attendance and active participation is critical as a Board Member. I have held all positions on the Board and take pride in execution of positional duties. During the next four years my priorities will be right sizing the district, upgrading technology, and completing a detailed four year visionary plan focused on student achievement. I will seek help from all stakeholders to obtain guidance in the building of this plan. I will work with the new Superintendent and fellow board members to build a budget that aligns with the core mission of "All Children Can Succeed No Exceptions." I will ensure the local community knows where their levy dollars are spent. Lastly, I will work to preserve the arts, school sports, and all programs that keep our young adults engaged." |
Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
See also
- South Kitsap School District, Washington
- South Kitsap School District elections (2017)
- South Kitsap School District elections (2013)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ South Kitsap School District, "School Board Members," accessed August 26, 2013
- ↑ South Kitsap School District, "New School Board Member Selected," accessed May 22, 2017
- ↑ Kitsap County, "2017 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 22, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed October 16, 2017
- ↑ Washington State Public Disclosure Commission, "New Candidates," accessed June 22, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ Kitsap County Auditor, "November 3, 2009 General Election Results," accessed August 26, 2013
- ↑ Kitsap County Auditor, "Local Voters' Pamphlet," accessed September 30, 2013
| South Kitsap School District elections in 2017 | |
| Kitsap County, Washington | |
| Election date: | November 7, 2017 |
| Candidates: | District 1: Incumbent, Seward Stevens District 3: Incumbent, Christopher Lemke • Elizabeth Sebren District 4: Incumbent, Rebecca Diehl |
| Important information: | What's at stake? |
