David Downing
David Downing was a candidate for an at-large seat on the Waterford Board of Education in Michigan. The seat was up for general election on November 4, 2014. David Downing lost the general election on November 4, 2014.
Elections
2014
The election in Waterford featured two at-large seats up for general election on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Heather Halls ran against challengers Mary Barghahn, Paul Barghahn, Cherie Billington, David Downing and John Paul Torres for the seats. Fellow board member Robin McGregor did not file for re-election. Mary and Paul Barghahn are married and campaigned together as a slate.[1] Halls and Downing also ran together as a slate.[2] Heather Halls and John Paul Torres defeated the other four candidates to win the two seats.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Heather Halls Incumbent |
25.4% | 7,690 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Paul Torres |
19.4% | 5,868 | |
| Nonpartisan | David Downing | 18.1% | 5,494 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mary Barghahn | 15.8% | 4,781 | |
| Nonpartisan | Paul Barghahn | 10.6% | 3,201 | |
| Nonpartisan | Cherie Billington | 10.3% | 3,113 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 130 | |
| Total Votes | 30,277 | |||
| Source: Oakland County Elections Division, "November 4, 2014 General Election," accessed December 29, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Downing did not report any contributions or expenditures during the election, according to the Oakland County Elections Division.[3]
Endorsements
Downing received an endorsement from the local chapter of the Michigan Education Association.[4]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "David + Downing + Waterford + School + District"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Facebook, "Barghahns for Waterford School Board," accessed October 7, 2014
- ↑ Facebook, "Halls and Downing - Waterford Board of Education 2014," accessed October 7, 2014
- ↑ Oakland County Elections Division, "Campaign Finance - Oakland County Clerk," accessed October 24, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Education Association, "MEA Recommended Candidates – Election 2014," October 16, 2014
| 2014 Waterford School District Elections | |
| Oakland County, Michigan | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Heather Halls • Mary Barghahn • Paul Barghahn • Cherie Billington • David Downing • John Paul Torres |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
