David Testerman
David Testerman was a member of the Hamilton County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 8. Testerman assumed office in 2010. Testerman left office in 2018.
Testerman ran for re-election to the Hamilton County Board of Education to represent District 8 in Tennessee. Testerman lost in the general election on August 2, 2018.
Biography
David Testerman is a resident of Hamilton County, Tennessee. Testerman earned a bachelor's degree from Tennessee Temple University and a master's degree from Tennessee Technical University. Before he retired, he worked for 32 years as an educator and school administrator at Ganns Middle Valley, Bachman, Westview, White Oak, Sale Creek and East Ridge High School in the Hamilton County School District.[1]
Elections
2018
See also: Hamilton County School District elections (2018)
General election
General election for Hamilton County Schools Board of Education District 8
Tucker McClendon defeated incumbent David Testerman in the general election for Hamilton County Schools Board of Education District 8 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tucker McClendon (Nonpartisan) | 50.9 | 2,613 | |
 | David Testerman (Nonpartisan) | 48.3 | 2,480 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 44 | ||
| Total votes: 5,137 | |||
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2014
The general election in Hamilton County featured five seats up for election on August 7, 2014. Greg Martin won re-election in District 3 against Jim Watson. Karitsa Mosley won the open District 5 race against fellow newcomers Richard K. Bennett, Samuel Blakemore, Patrick D. Hampton, Cynthia Stanley-Cash, Jacqueline A. Thomas and Yashika Ward. Incumbent Joe Galloway won re-election, defeating newcomers Oscar Brock and C. Ballard Scearce, Jr. in District 6. The District 8 race was won by incumbent David Testerman, who defeated challenger Samevelyn Morgan Rock. Newcomer Steve Highlander won the open District 9 seat, defeating Karen Farrow, Larry Lewis, Dean Moorhouse and Tim White.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  David Testerman Incumbent |
77.4% | 3,545 | |
| Nonpartisan | Samevelyn Morgan Rock | 22% | 1,005 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.6% | 28 | |
| Total Votes | 4,578 | |||
| Source: Hamilton County, TN - Election Commission, "Official Results - August 7th, 2014 - State Primary & County General," accessed February 23, 2015 | ||||
Funding
Testerman began the race with an existing campaign debt of $5,828.00 from his previous campaigns. He reported no contributions or expenditures to the Hamilton County Election Commission during the election. [2]
Endorsements
Testerman received endorsements from the Hamilton County Education Association, the Chattanooga Times and the Chattanooga Free Press.[3][4][5]
2012
- See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2012
Testerman ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee State Senate District 10. Testerman ran against Andrae McGary and Quenston Coleman in the August 2, 2012, Democratic primary. Todd Gardenhire ran against Greg Vital in the Republican primary. Incumbent Democrat Andy Berke did not seek re-election.[6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Andrae McGary |
61.6% | 4,302 |
| David Testerman | 24.4% | 1,705 |
| Quenston Coleman | 14% | 979 |
| Total Votes | 6,986 | |
2010
| Hamilton County School District, District 8 General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | David Testerman |
40.3% | 1,691 | |
| Nonpartisan | Dean Arnold | 38.9% | 1,632 | |
| Nonpartisan | Andrew "Andy" Mullin | 20% | 839 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.7% | 29 | |
| Total Votes | 4,191 | |||
| Source: Hamilton County, TN - Election Commission, "Election Archives," accessed June 25, 2014 | ||||
Campaign themes
2012
Testerman made education the focal point of his Tennessee State Senate campaign and stated, "Education overshadows all -- re-establishing technical education, reining in student loan debts and supporting public school teachers."[7]
Recent news
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See also
- Hamilton County School District, Tennessee
- Hamilton County School District elections (2014)
- Hamilton County School District elections (2018)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ East Ridge News Online, "Rock Challenging Testerman for School Board Seat," July 19, 2014
- ↑ Hamilton County, TN - Election Commission, "Candidate Guide," accessed June 25, 2014
- ↑ Chattanooga Times Free Press, "HCEA endorses commission, school board candidates," May 5, 2014
- ↑ Chattanooga Times Free Press, "Times picks for District 8 and District 9," July 19, 2014
- ↑ Chattanooga Times Free Press, "Free Press picks for District 8 and District 9," July 19, 2014
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Elections, "List of 2012 Candidates," accessed July 5, 2012
- ↑ Chattanooga Times Free Press, "Table is set for GOP win in Tennessee's 10th state Senate District," July 8, 2012
| Hamilton County School District elections in 2018 | |
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| Election date: | August 2, 2018 |
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