Duane Dishno
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Duane Dishno is an at-large member of the Huntington Beach Union High School District Board of Trustees in California. He was first appointed to the board in May 2012.[1]
Dishno faced two fellow incumbents and three challengers in his bid for re-election to one of three at-large seats on November 4, 2014.[2] Duane Dishno won the general election on November 4, 2014.
Elections
2014
Three at-large seats on the Huntington Beach Union High School District Board of Trustees were up for general election on November 4, 2014. The race featured incumbents Kathleen Iverson, Duane Dishno and Bonnie Castrey and challengers Cathey Ryder, Janis Mantini and Matthew Westwell. All three incumbents won their bids for re-election.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | 22.4% | 36,707 | ||
| Nonpartisan | 22.1% | 36,253 | ||
| Nonpartisan | 20.1% | 33,069 | ||
| Nonpartisan | Cathey Ryder | 16.2% | 26,581 | |
| Nonpartisan | Janis Mantini | 10.1% | 16,570 | |
| Nonpartisan | Matthew Westwell | 9.1% | 14,990 | |
| Total Votes | 164,170 | |||
| Source: Orange County, "Official Results for Election ," accessed December 22, 2014 | ||||
Funding
The Orange County Registrar of Voters does not publish and freely disclose school board candidate campaign finance reports that were filed by paper in their office. Ballotpedia staffers directly requested this information, but the municipal office refused those requests to make that information public.
2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | 52.7% | 51,796 | ||
| Nonpartisan | Cathey Ryder | 47.3% | 46,578 | |
| Total Votes | 98,374 | |||
| Source: Orange County Registrar of Voters, "Election Results Archives: 2012 General Election," accessed July 22, 2014 | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
Dishno highlighted the following platform on his campaign website:
| “ | Ensure students receive the basic skills required to be successful at the college level or in the workforce.
Provide sufficient resources and opportunities to enable all students to learn to their full potential. Continue to improve test scores and to focus on excellence in student achievement. Expand technology use by students and teachers. Maintain extra-curricular programs and services, including the arts and other uniquley enriching experiences for students. Ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining accountability to taxpayers. |
” |
| —Duane Dishno's campaign website (2014)[4] | ||
Recent news
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See also
- Huntington Beach Union High School District, California
- Huntington Beach Union High School District elections (2014)
External links
- Huntington Beach Union High School District
- Office website
- Campaign website
- LinkedIn page
- 2014 Smart Voter profile
- 2012 Smart Voter profile
Footnotes
- ↑ Huntington Beach Union High School District, "About the Board," accessed October 6, 2014
- ↑ Orange County Registrar of Voters, "Contest/Candidate Proof List General Election 2014," accessed August 18, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Elect Duane Dishno, "Campaign Platform," accessed October 6, 2014
| 2014 Huntington Beach Union High School District Elections | |
| Orange County, California | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Bonnie Castrey • Incumbent, Duane Dishno • Incumbent, Kathleen Iverson • Janis Mantini • Cathey Ryder • Matthew Westwell |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |