Ed Allen
Ed Allen was a candidate for Place 4 on the Keller school board in Texas. He was defeated by incumbent Craig Allen in the general election on May 10, 2014.
Biography
Allen is a self-described "local, Christian, family man with conservative fiscal and family values who cares about the kids and employees of KISD." He is a certified public accountant and owns him own firm in Keller. He also serves as deacon of the Keller Church of Christ. He and his wife, Kerry, have four children, three of whom were enrolled at Keller ISD at the time of his candidacy.[1]
Elections
2014
Ed Allen ran against incumbent Craig Allen and fellow challenger Michael Goolsby on May 10, 2014 for the Place 4 seat.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Craig Allen Incumbent |
45% | 1,905 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ed Allen | 36.1% | 1,525 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Goolsby | 18.9% | 799 | |
| Total Votes | 4,229 | |||
| Source: Tarrant County Board of Elections, "Official Election Results," May 12, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Allen did not file a campaign finance report with the Texas Ethics Commission.[2]
Endorsements
Allen was endorsed by special interest group Empower Texans, Texas House of Representatives member Giovanni Capriglione and political activist Andrew Chavarrilla.[1]
Campaign themes
Allen is a devout Christian. When asked at a board candidate forum if he'd be able to separate himself from his religious beliefs, Allen responded, "I am a Christian. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. It is part of who I am and I cannot separate myself from that." All six other candidates answered to the contrary, stating they would be able make a clear distinction. Allen is conservative in his political beliefs.[1]
Recent news
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Footnotes
| 2014 Keller Independent School District Elections | |
| Tarrant County, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Place 4: Incumbent, Craig Allen • Ed Allen • Michael Goolsby Place 5: Shane Hardin • Jo Lynn Haussmann • Terry King • Jim Joros |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
