Coppell Independent School District elections (2014)
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Two seats on the Coppell Board of Trustees were up for general election on May 10, 2014. Incumbent Thom Hulme won re-election to the Place 4 seat without opposition. Place 5 incumbent Amy Dungan defeated challenger Jeff Jordan.
About the district
Coppell Independent School District is located in Coppell, a city in Dallas County, Texas. According to the United States Census Bureau, Coppell is home to 40,022 residents.[1] Coppell Independent School District was the 98th-largest school district in Texas, serving 10,676 students during the 2011-2012 school year.[2]
Demographics
Coppell outperformed the rest of Texas in terms of higher education achievement in 2010. The United States Census Bureau found that 63.4 percent of Coppell residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 26.3 percent for Texas as a whole. The median household income in Coppell was $106,887 compared to $51,563 for the state of Texas. The poverty rate in Coppell was 3.3 percent compared to 17.4 percent for the entire state.[1]
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Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Voter and candidate information
The Coppell Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected to three-year terms. There was no primary election and a general election took place on May 10, 2014. Two seats will be on the ballot in May 2015 and three seats will be up for election in May 2016.[4]
Candidates for the Board of Trustees submitted paperwork with the school district secretary by February 28, 2014. Each candidate must be at least 18 years old, a registered voter and a resident of the district for at least six months. Members filed two campaign finance reports with the district clerk prior to the election unless they did not receive or spend $500 during the campaign.[4]
Elections
2014
Candidates
Place 4
- Thom Hulme
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Trinity University
- Loan consultant, Envoy Mortgage
Place 5
- Amy Dungan
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Louisiana State University
- Service coordinator, Media Management
- Jeff Jordan
- Graduate, Oklahoma City University
- IT professional
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Thom Hulme Incumbent |
100% | 1,777 | |
| Total Votes | 1,777 | |||
| Source: Dallas County Elections, "Unofficial Cumulative Results," May 10, 2014 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Amy Dungan Incumbent |
70% | 1,571 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jeff Jordan | 30% | 672 | |
| Total Votes | 2,243 | |||
| Source: Dallas County Elections, "Unofficial Cumulative Results," May 10, 2014 | ||||
Endorsements
No candidate received an endorsement in this election.
Campaign finance
No candidate filed a campaign finance report with the district office prior to the election.[4]
Past elections
Information about earlier elections can be found by clicking [show] at the right. | |
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2013The Board of Trustees canceled the May 11, 2013 board election due to an insufficient number of candidates. Anthony Hill, Susie Kemp and David Apple were declared board members by default.[5] | |
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Coppell Independent School District election in 2014:[4]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2014 | First day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
| February 28, 2014 | Last day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
| March 5, 2014 | Last day to withdraw from ballot |
| April 10, 2014 | Due date for first campaign finance report |
| April 10, 2014 | Last day for voter registration with county clerk |
| May 1, 2014 | Last day to request mailed ballot from county clerk |
| May 2, 2014 | Due date for second campaign finance report |
| May 10, 2014 | Election day |
| May 21, 2014 | Final day for canvassing of votes |
| July 15, 2014 | Last campaign finance report for election |
Additional elections on the ballot
The Coppell Board of Trustees election shared the ballot with elections for four seats on the Coppell City Council.[6]
Recent news
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See also
- Texas
- Coppell Independent School District, Texas
- Texas school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Dallas County, Texas ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Texas
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States Census Bureau, "Coppell, Texas," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Dallas County Elections, "Historical Election Results," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Coppell Independent School District, "Board Elections," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ Coppell Independent School District, "Approved CISD Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ City of Coppell, "Election Information," accessed February 20, 2014
| 2014 Coppell Independent School District Elections | |
| Coppell, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Place 4: • Thom Hulme Place 5: • Amy Dungan • Jeff Jordan |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
