Don Hayes
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Don Hayes is a Republican at-large member of the New Hanover County Board of Education in North Carolina. He first won election to the board in 1994. Hayes advanced from a May 6, 2014, primary election against four other Republican candidates. He faced six candidates for four available seats in the general election on November 4, 2014, where he won a sixth-consecutive term on the board.
Biography
Hayes is a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1968. He earned a B.A. in history and an M.Ed. in school administration from UNC-Wilmington. He was a teacher at district schools prior to his retirement. Hayes currently works as a self-employed sales representative. He and his wife, Margie, have one adult child.[1]
Elections
2014
Don Hayes sought to advance from the May 6, 2014, Republican primary against Jim Brumit, Janice Cavenaugh, Ed Higgins and Bruce Shell. He faced Cavenaugh, Higgins and Shell as well as Democratic candidates Tom Gale, Chris Meek and Emma Saunders in the November 4, 2014, general election.
Results
General
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Janice Cavenaugh Incumbent |
16.1% | 34,666 | |
| Republican | Bruce Shell |
15.4% | 33,275 | |
| Republican | Don Hayes Incumbent |
14.6% | 31,540 | |
| Republican | Ed Higgins Incumbent |
14.2% | 30,700 | |
| Democratic | Emma Saunders | 13.9% | 30,101 | |
| Democratic | Tom Gale | 13% | 28,159 | |
| Democratic | Chris Meek | 12.7% | 27,524 | |
| Total Votes | 215,965 | |||
| Source: North Carolina Board of Elections, "2014 General Election Results," accessed December 30, 2014 | ||||
Primary
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Hayes Incumbent |
22.4% | 8,177 | |
| Republican | Bruce Shell |
21.6% | 7,874 | |
| Republican | Ed Higgins Incumbent |
20% | 7,314 | |
| Republican | Janice Cavenaugh Incumbent |
19.6% | 7,147 | |
| Republican | Jim Brumit | 16.4% | 5,970 | |
| Total Votes | 36,482 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, " 05/06/2014 OFFICIAL PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS - NEW HANOVER," May 13, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Hayes had not reported any contributions or expenditures to the North Carolina State Board of Elections as of October 23, 2014.[2]
Endorsements
Hayes had not received any official endorsements as of April 29, 2014.
2010
| New Hanover County Schools, At-large General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Janice Cavenaugh Incumbent |
15.5% | 35,627 | |
| Republican | Don Hayes Incumbent |
14.8% | 34,024 | |
| Republican | Derrick Hickey |
14.6% | 33,700 | |
| Republican | Ed Higgins Incumbent |
14.6% | 33,698 | |
| Democratic | Nick Rhodes, Jr. | 11.4% | 26,350 | |
| Democratic | Joyce Huguelet | 10.4% | 23,971 | |
| Democratic | Philip Stine | 9.5% | 21,843 | |
| Democratic | William Clancy Thompson | 9.2% | 21,144 | |
| Total Votes | 230,357 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Contest: NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION," accessed April 29, 2014 | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
Hayes explained his views on issues impacting the district in an interview with the Port City Daily:
November bond referendum
| “ | You know, we have 80 mobile units in the county. That equates to about three elementary schools right there. We need a new elementary school in the northern end. Of course, then you will have some major redistricting but I want to continue to allow students to attend schools, whenever possible, that are closest to their homes. We have security concerns that have been discussed that we are putting things into place, as well. But the bond is critical because it addresses so many concerns.[3] | ” |
| —Port City Daily, (2014) | ||
School choice
| “ | Ed and I have been in the forefront, along with Janice Cavenaugh and then [newer members of the board]. We have fought and continue to stand for parents having as much choice as possible in their schools...Open enrollment, hardship placements…these things are important in a system. Plus, year-round schools. Several schools have approached the board about switching to year-round. If the support is there for something, I am always willing to listen and I try to provide them the choice.[3] | ” |
| —Port City Daily, (2014) | ||
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ New Hanover County Schools, "Donald S. Hayes," accessed April 29, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "NC Campaign Report Search By Entity," accessed October 23, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Port City Daily, " Candidate profiles: New Hanover County school board challengers," April 17, 2014
| 2014 New Hanover County Schools Elections | |
| Wilmington, North Carolina | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Janice Cavenaugh • Tom Gale • Don Hayes • Ed Higgins • Chris Meek • Emma Saunders • Bruce Shell Candidates defeated in primary: • Jim Brumit |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
