Derek Maynes
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Derek Maynes was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 2-Position 2 of the Washington House of Representatives.
Maynes was a candidate for Position 2 representative on the Puyallup Board of Directors in Washington. He was defeated in the general election on November 3, 2015.[1]
Biography
Maynes served in the U.S. Air Force during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a disabled veteran. He is a small business owner. Maynes earned a bachelor's degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2011.[2]
Elections
2016
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 20, 2016.
Incumbent J.T. Wilcox defeated Derek Maynes in the Washington House of Representatives, District 2-Position 2 general election.[3]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 2-Position 2 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  J.T. Wilcox Incumbent |
65.66% | 39,033 | |
| Democratic | Derek Maynes | 34.34% | 20,413 | |
| Total Votes | 59,446 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Derek Maynes and incumbent J.T. Wilcox defeated Nathaniel Downes in the Washington House of Representatives District 2-Position 2 top two primary.[4][5]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 2-Position 2 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Derek Maynes |
19.13% | 4,563 | |
| Republican | J.T. Wilcox Incumbent |
65.86% | 15,708 | |
| Democratic | Nathaniel Downes | 15.00% | 3,578 | |
| Total Votes | 23,849 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
2015
Opposition
Three of the five seats on the Puyallup School District Board of Directors were up for at-large general election on November 3, 2015. Position 2 incumbent Dane Looker, Position 3 incumbent Pat Jenkins and Position 5 incumbent Chris Ihrig were up for re-election. Looker defeated challenger Derek Maynes, while Jenkins lost to challenger Michael Keaton. Ihrig won re-election without opposition.[6]
Results
Funding
Maynes reported no contributions or expenditures to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission as of October 30, 2015.[7]
Campaign themes
2015
Maynes provided the following statement for the Pierce County voter's guide:
| “ | Both of Derek's daughters attend schools in the Puyallup district. Through his observations and involvement with their activities, he has developed a keen sense of what is necessary to maximize their learning opportunities and academic experience.
Derek upholds Five Core Beliefs: 1. Children will always come first; 2. Parents are partners; 3. Every member of the community shares the responsibility for successful schools; 4. Continuous improvement in teaching, leadership and accountability are the keys to our success; In owning and operating a small business servicing the aeronautical industry, Derek knows the importance of a budget. Ensuring that every dollar is used wisely is paramount to operating effectively. To Derek, education is about quality not quantity. How education funding is spent, not just how much is spent, impacts student achievement. If elected as Director of the Puyallup School Board, Derek will strive to account for and ensure that every dollar is being utilized to its maximum potential.[8] |
” |
| —Derek Maynes (2015)[2] | ||
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See also
- Washington House of Representatives
- Washington House of Representatives District 2
- Washington House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Washington State Legislature
- Puyallup School District, Washington
- Puyallup School District elections (2015)
- Incumbency no guarantee of success in Nov. 3 school board elections (November 6, 2015)
- What happened in Nov.'s top board elections? (November 4, 2015)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedcandidates - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Pierce County, Washignton, "Online Voters' Guide," accessed October 19, 2015
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Pierce County Auditor, "Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 26, 2015
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Search the Database: Local Candidates," accessed October 30, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| 2015 Puyallup School District Elections | |
| Pierce County, Washington | |
| Election date: | November 3, 2015 |
| Candidates: | Position 2: Incumbent, Dane Looker • Derek Maynes Position 3: Incumbent, Pat Jenkins • Michael Keaton Position 5: Incumbent, Chris Ihrig |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
