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Doug Atkins
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Doug Atkins was the District 5 incumbent on the Anderson One School Board in South Carolina. He
ran
unopposed in the general election on November 4, 2014. He was first elected to the board in 2006.
Biography
Atkins has his bachelor's degree from East Tennessee State University and his master's degree from Clemson University. In 2001, he earned a doctorate in educational leadership from South Carolina State University. He began his career as a science teacher and also served as a coach, assistant principal and principal. He currently works part time for the Mountain Education Center High School.[1]
Elections
2014
The November 4, 2014, general election in Anderson School District One featured four seats up for election. Incumbents in Districts 1, 4, 5 and 7, Melissa Ellison Hood, Fred G. Alexander, Doug Atkins and Nancy Owen Upton, respectively, ran unopposed and won re-election.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Doug Atkins Incumbent |
99.4% | 8,738 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-In | 0.6% | 51 | |
| Total Votes | 8,789 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission, "2014 Anderson County election results," accessed December 20, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Candidates were required to file a quarterly finance report with the South Carolina State Ethics Commission for the November general election by October 10, 2014. This report covered the period of July 1, 2014, through September 30, 2014. Candidates were also required to file a pre-election report no later than 15 days prior to the election. A final report is due after the campaign has closed. Candidates for local school boards may not accept more than $1,000 from individuals and $5,000 from political parties.[2]
Endorsements
Atkins did not receive any endorsements during the election.
2010
| Anderson School District One, District 5 General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Doug Atkins |
99.4% | 9,264 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.6% | 52 | |
| Total Votes | 9,316 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission, "2010 General Election," accessed October 15, 2014 | ||||
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
| 2014 Anderson School District One Elections | |
| Anderson County, South Carolina | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 1: • Incumbent, Melissa Ellison Hood District 4: • Incumbent, Fred G. Alexander |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
