Elko County School District elections (2014)
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Three seats on the Elko County Board of Trustees were up for general election on November 4, 2014. A primary election was held on June 10, 2014, where three candidates were unopposed in their bids for the four-year terms. Due to the lack of contested races, none of these candidates appeared on the ballot in the general election. Incumbents Daniel Mahlberg and Thad S. Ballard retained their District 1 and 6 seats, respectively. District 7 incumbent Lou Basanez reached the 12-year term limit and could not run for the office, again.[1]
R. Jeff Williams won the District 7 seat in the primary election but withdrew due to a conflict of interest. The board was responsible for appointing a new member to fill the vacancy.[2][3]
About the district
- See also: Elko County School District, Nevada
Elko County School District is located in Elko County, Nevada. The county seat of Elko County is Elko. In 2013, Elko County was home to 52,384 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau.[4] In 2011-2012 school year, Elko County School District was the fourth-largest school district by enrollment in Nevada and served 9,612 students.
Demographics
In 2012, Elko County had a lower percentage of residents with a bachelor’s degree compared to the state overall. The United States Census Bureau reported that 15.8 percent of residents aged 25 and older in the county had earned a bachelor’s degree, compared with 22.2 percent for Nevada. The median household income in Elko County was $70,411, higher than the state median of $54,083. The unemployment rate in the county was 7.8 percent, compared to 14.2 percent statewide.[4]
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Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Method of board selection
As of the 2014 election, the Elko County Board of Trustees was composed of seven members, each elected to a four-year term. Each member represented a specific geographic area or district, which were numbered.[5]
Candidates were required to file to run in the election with the county clerk's office between March 3, 2014, and March 14, 2014, and to pay a filing fee of $30.[6]
Elections
2014
Candidates
District 1
- Daniel Mahlberg
- Incumbent
District 6
- Thad S. Ballard
- Incumbent
District 7
- R. Jeff Williams
- William withdrew after the primary election due to a conflict of interest and did not join the board.
Election results
District 1
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Daniel Mahlberg Incumbent |
100% | 3,313 | |
| Total Votes | 3,313 | |||
| Source: Elko County Elections, "June 10, 2014, Summary Report," June 13, 2014 | ||||
District 6
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Thad S. Ballard Incumbent |
100% | 3,388 | |
| Total Votes | 3,388 | |||
| Source: Elko County Elections, "June 10, 2014, Summary Report," June 13, 2014 | ||||
District 7
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | R. Jeff Williams |
100% | 3,428 | |
| Total Votes | 3,428 | |||
| Source: Elko County Elections, "June 10, 2014, Summary Report," June 13, 2014 | ||||
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Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Elko County School District election in 2014.
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| March 3-14, 2014 | Candidate filing dates |
| March 24, 2014 | First financial disclosure statement due |
| March 25, 2014 | Last day to withdraw name from ballot |
| May 10, 2014 | Last day to register to vote by mail or at an agency |
| May 20, 2014 | Last day to register to vote for primary election |
| C&E Report #1 due | |
| May 24, 2014 | Early voting period begins |
| June 6, 2014 | Early voting period ends |
| June 6, 2014 | C&E Report #2 due |
| June 10, 2014 | Primary election |
Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Nevada elections, 2014
Primaries for several offices were also held on June 10, 2014, in Elko County. The following executive offices had primaries on the same day: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state treasurer, and controller. Additionally, an election was held for the District 33 state assembly seat. Two state supreme court seats, and several county offices were also up for election.[6]
See also
- Nevada
- Elko County School District, Nevada
- Nevada school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Elko County, Nevada ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Nevada
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Elko County Elections, "June 10, 2014, Summary Report," June 13, 2014
- ↑ Elko Daily Free Press, "School board to discuss vacancy after candidate’s withdrawal," July 21, 2014
- ↑ Margaret Koenig, "Email correspondence with Elko County Clerk's Office," September 9, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 United States Census Bureau, "Elko County, Nevada," accessed September 9, 2014
- ↑ Elko County School District, "District Policy," accessed September 9, 2014
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Elko County Elections, "NOTICE OF OFFICES FOR WHICH CANDIDATES WILL BE NOMINATED IN THE 2014 ELECTION YEAR," accessed September 9, 2014
