Dwight Davis
Dwight Davis was a candidate for the Place 6 seat on the Garland Board of Trustees in Texas. He lost in the general election on May 9, 2015. Davis also ran unsuccessfully for the board in 2014.
Biography
Davis holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering and a B.A. in human resources management. He also earned an MBA with a concentration in human resource management from Grace College. At the time of his candidacy, Davis was a senior program manager with Hewlett-Packard. He is also a writer, teacher and speaker focused on Christian topics.[1]
Elections
2015
The general election on May 9, 2015, in the Garland Independent School District featured two seats up for election. In the Place 6 race, two challengers, Dwight Davis and Robert Selders Jr., faced off since incumbent Steve Knagg did not file for re-election. Selders triumphed in that race. Place 7 incumbent Rick Lambert ran unopposed.
Results
| Garland Independent School District, Place 6 General Election, 3-year term, 2015 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Robert Selders Jr. |
51.1% | 1,418 | |
| Nonpartisan | Dwight Davis | 48.9% | 1,359 | |
| Total Votes | 2,777 | |||
| Source: Dallas County Elections, "Joint Election - May 9, 2015," accessed May 9, 2015 These election results are not official and will be updated when certified results are available. You can submit certified results by contacting us. | ||||
| Garland Independent School District, Place 6 General Election, 3-year term, 2015 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Rick Lambert Incumbent |
100% | 2,318 | |
| Total Votes | 2,318 | |||
| Source: Dallas County Elections, "Joint Election - May 9, 2015," accessed May 9, 2015 These election results are not official and will be updated when certified results are available. You can submit certified results by contacting us. | ||||
Endorsements
Davis did not receive any official endorsements for this election.
2014
Dwight Davis ran for election to the Place 4 seat against Cindy Castañeda and Connie Griffin Boone in the general election on May 10, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Cindy Castañeda Incumbent |
39.4% | 1,835 | |
| Nonpartisan | Connie Griffin Boone | 38.9% | 1,812 | |
| Nonpartisan | Dwight Davis | 21.7% | 1,010 | |
| Total Votes | 4,657 | |||
| Source: Dallas County Elections, "Unofficial Cumulative Results," May 10, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Davis did not report any contributions or expenditures to the district office prior to the election.
Endorsements
Davis did not receive any official endorsements for his campaign.
2013
Davis lost his election bid for Place 2 in the general election on May 11, 2013.
| Garland Independent School District, Place 2 General Election, 3-year term, May 11, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Charles Axe |
54.8% | 3,360 | |
| Nonpartisan | Dwight Davis | 45.2% | 2,772 | |
| Total Votes | 6,132 | |||
| Source: Dallas County Elections, "Joint Election May 11, 2013," May 16, 2013 | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
Davis explained themes for his 2014 campaign in an interview with the Rowlett Lakeshore Times:
| “ |
I think some of the most important issues facing Garland ISD are teacher retention of highly qualified teachers and preparing students for 21st century jobs. Other issues facing GISD are facility repairs and needed upgrades throughout the district for aging buildings and equipment, and providing current technology and training for teachers and students. |
” |
| —Rowlett Lakeshore Times, (2014) | ||
Worker visa program
He also responded to the district's worker visa issue that was under investigation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security:
| “ |
The district needs to support those teachers and help them any way that they can in accordance with the law. |
” |
| —Rowlett Lakeshore Times, (2014) | ||
Recent news
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See also
- Garland Independent School District, Texas
- Garland Independent School District elections (2014)
- Garland Independent School District elections (2015)
- Decreased success for school board incumbents in Texas; 1/3 defeated in largest districts (May 11, 2015)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Dwight Davis, "Sachse News Article - March 21, 2013," March 21, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Rowlett Lakeshore Times, "Garland ISD Place 4 Board of Trustees candidates answer questions on the district," April 17, 2014
| 2015 Garland Independent School District Elections | |
| Dallas County, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 9, 2015 |
| Candidates: | Place 6: Dwight Davis • Robert Selders Jr. Place 7: Incumbent, Rick Lambert |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
| 2014 Garland Independent School District Elections | |
| Garland, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Place 4: • Cindy Castañeda • Dwight Davis • Connie Griffin Boone Place 5: • Lawrence Billy Jones III • Scott L. Luna |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
