Dotty Oden

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Dotty Oden

Prior offices

Nashua Board of Education At-large

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Education

Bachelor's

Gorham State College

Graduate

Eastern Connecticut State College

Personal

Profession

Educator

Dotty Oden was a member of the Nashua Board of Education At-large in New Hampshire. Oden assumed office in 2022. Oden left office in 2023.

Oden ran for re-election to the Nashua Board of Education At-large in New Hampshire. Oden won in the general election on November 7, 2017.

Biography

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Oden received her B.A. in elementary education from Gorham State College and her M.Ed. in language arts from Eastern Connecticut State College. She spent 24 years as a classroom teacher before she retired.

Elections

2017

See also: Nashua School District elections (2017)

Four of nine seats on the Nashua School District Board of Education in New Hampshire were up for at-large general election on November 7, 2017. Three incumbents filed for re-election. Incumbent Dotty Oden and candidates Heather Raymond, Ray Guarino, and Gloria Timmons defeated incumbents George Farrington and Sandra Ziehm and challengers Haley Goodspeed, Burton Janz, and Jamila Scales.

Results

Nashua School District, At-large General Election, 4-year terms, 2017
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Heather Raymond	16.44%	5,010
Dotty Oden Incumbent	15.78%	4,808
Ray Guarino	13.67%	4,166
Gloria Timmons	13.45%	4,099
Sandra Ziehm Incumbent	11.11%	3,386
George Farrington Incumbent	10.34%	3,151
Jamila Scales	8.04%	2,449
Haley Goodspeed	6.12%	1,865
Burton Janz	5.03%	1,532
Total Votes		30,466
Source: Nashua Board of Aldermen, "Meeting of the Board of Aldermen Agenda, November 14, 2017," accessed November 21, 2017 and Nashua Board of Aldermen, "Meeting of the Board of Aldermen Minutes, November 14, 2017," accessed November 21, 2017

2013

See also: Nashua School District elections (2013)

Incumbents David Murotake and Sandra Ziehm and former board members George Farrington and Dotty Oden defeated incumbents Dennis Ryder and Thomas Vaughan for four at-large seats on the Nashua Board of Education on November 5, 2013.

Results

Nashua School District, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2013
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Nonpartisan	George Farrington	20.2%	4,181
	Nonpartisan	Sandra Ziehm Incumbent	19.9%	4,137
	Nonpartisan	Dotty Oden	18.6%	3,867
	Nonpartisan	David Murotake Incumbent	15.9%	3,303
	Nonpartisan	Thomas Vaughan Incumbent	14.8%	3,069
	Nonpartisan	Dennis Ryder Incumbent	10.5%	2,183
Total Votes				20,740
Source: Office of the New Hampshire Secretary of State, "Results for Selected Contests in School District No. 194 - Nashua," accessed December 22, 2013

Funding

Oden reported no contributions and $735.39 in expenditures to the Nashua City Clerk, which left her campaign with $735.39 in debt.

Endorsements

Oden did not receive any official endorsements for her campaign.

Campaign themes

2013

In an interview with the Nashua Patch blog, Oden answered several questions outlining her campaign themes.

“	Should you be elected, how will you connect with your constituents to learn more about issues they care most about? I will work to increase ways the Board of Education receives feedback from all stakeholders.Possibilities could involve surveys, suggestion boxes, forums that encourage public participation and I will be available by phone and email for all constituents. What are the top priorities, in your perspective, for Nashua’s Schools right now? Kids and the classroom are my top priority. They all need a safe and secure environment and a teacher who works to ensure all are challenged to work and perform to their full potential. Communication is another priority. It is a two way street and the Board of Education needs to look for ways to encourage more feedback from all stakeholders. I believe it is important for Nashua to hire highly qualified individuals to work in our district and as the cost of education continues to rise, I want to work to ensure our money is spent wisely. Why should voters select you to represent them on the School Board? I believe I am uniquely qualified as a former board of education member and having taught in the school district. I have been a strong advocate for students and have addressed the Board of Education several times on their behalf. I am willing to listen and learn from others, but will always vote my mind. I believe in public education and would like to work to ensure that Nashua students receive the best education possible. I have no higher political aspirations so am not looking to use this position as a steppingstone to any other office.	”
—Dotty Oden interview, (2013)

See also

• Nashua School District, New Hampshire
• Nashua School District elections (2017)
• Nashua School District elections (2013)

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