Dean Barton
Dean Barton was a candidate for at-large representative on the South Washington County School Board in Minnesota. The general election was held on November 3, 2015. Dean Barton lost the general election on November 3, 2015.
Biography
Dean Barton resides in Washington County, Minnesota. Barton graduated from Harding High School. He served for four years in the United States Marine Corps. He is employed as a finance professional with American Enterprise Investment Services.[1][2]
Elections
2015
The election in South Washington County featured three of the seven seats on the board up for at-large general election on November 3, 2015.
The seats of incumbents Ron Kath, Joe Slavin, and Michelle Witte were up for election. Kath, Slavin, and Witte defeated challengers Dean Barton, Patricia Driscoll, Molly Lutz, and Andrea Mayer-Bruestle for the three at-large seats. Lutz previously ran unsuccessfully for a board seat in 2013.
Results
| South Washington County Schools, At-Large, General Election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Ron Kath Incumbent |
18.4% | 5,382 |
| Michelle Witte Incumbent |
17.2% | 5,028 |
| Joe Slavin Incumbent |
15.1% | 4,431 |
| Molly Lutz | 14.1% | 4,120 |
| Dean Barton | 12.1% | 3,547 |
| Patricia Driscoll | 11.3% | 3,297 |
| Andrea Mayer-Bruestle | 10.9% | 3,186 |
| Write-in votes | 0.94% | 276 |
| Total Votes | 29,267 | |
| Source: Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, "Local Results in Washington County," accessed November 4, 2015 These election results are not official and will be updated when certified results are available. You can submit certified results by contacting us. |
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Funding
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Endorsements
Barton did not receive any official endorsements during the election.
Campaign themes
2015
Barton published the following on his campaign website:
| “ | Much has changed since the era of this nation's founding fathers; but one thing remains unwavering: The necessity to provide quality education to America's youth must be a top priority for us all.
Fulfilling this need requires a commitment to: - Ensuring the men and women who dedicate their lives to such a noble cause are equipped with everything they need to proficiently prepare tomorrow’s adults for the challenges they will face. - Ensuring every student feels valued for who they are rather than becoming a metric or benchmark by which they are compared to others. They need to know our education system is built to empower rather than hinder every student on their path to success. - Ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources committed to this endeavor generates a return on investment whose priceless value is reflected in the lives of each individual that passes through the corridors of this institution.[3] |
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| —Dean Barton campaign website (2015)[4] | ||
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Dean Barton for ISD 833 School Board, "About," accessed October 26, 2015
- ↑ South Washington County Bulletin, "District 833 School Board election profile: Dean Barton," October 22, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Dean Barton for ISD 833 School Board, "Home," accessed October 26, 2015
| 2015 South Washington County Schools Elections | |
| Washington County, Minnesota | |
| Election date: | November 3, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Ron Kath • Incumbent, Joe Slavin • Incumbent, Michelle Witte • Dean Barton • Patricia Driscoll • Molly Lutz • Andrea Mayer-Bruestle |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
