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Dot Matthews
Dot Matthews was a candidate for Powhatan District representative on the Williamsburg-James City County school board in Virginia. She was defeated in the special election on November 8, 2016.
Elections
2016
One of the seven seats on the school board was up for special election. The Powhatan District seat was up for special election due to an appointment on the board. Mary Minor, the appointed incumbent, did not file to run for the seat, which left it open for a newcomer. Lisa Ownby defeated Dot Matthews to win the seat.[1][2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Lisa Ownby |
60.1% | 4,271 | |
| Nonpartisan | Dot Matthews | 39.1% | 2,779 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.8% | 54 | |
| Total Votes | 7,104 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections, "Elections Database," accessed June 13, 2017 | ||||
Endorsements
Matthews did not receive any official endorsements during the election.
Recent news
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See also
- Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, Virginia
- Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools elections (2016)
External links
Footnotes
| Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools elections in 2016 | |
| James City County, Virginia | |
| Election date: | November 8, 2016 |
| Candidates: | Powhatan District: • Dot Matthews • Lisa Ownby |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
