Everett Public Schools elections (2013)
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Two seats were up for election on the Everett Public Schools Board of Directors. Voters chose board members for Seats 1 and 2 in the November 5, 2013, general election. Ted Wenta defeated Rod Reynolds to win Seat 1 while Carol Andrews defeated Kim Guymon to win Seat 2.
About the district
- See also: Everett Public Schools, Washington
The City of Everett in Snohomish County is located along the Puget Sound in northwestern Washington. The population of Everett was 103,022 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.[1]
Demographics
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the percentage of city residents over 25 years old with undergraduate degrees (20.3%) was below the state average (31.4%). The U.S. Census calculated Everett's median income at $48,410 while the state median income was $58,890. Everett had a poverty rate of 16.4% while the state rate was 12.5%.[1]
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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 member selection
The Everett Public Schools Board of Directors consists of five members elected at-large to six-year terms. There was not a primary election on August 6, 2013 as each seat up for election did not have more than two candidates. Two seats were up for election on November 3, 2015, and one seat was on the ballot in November 2017.
Elections in Washington require candidates to pay filing fees equal to 1% of a position's annual salary. Board members in Everett can be reimbursed up to $4,800 for district activities but do not receive salaries, which eliminates the filing fee. Candidates were required to file nominating petitions by May 17, 2013 to qualify for the November ballot. Each candidate could also submit a photo and statement of 200 words or less by August 14, 2013 for the county's local voter pamphlet.[3]
Elections
2013
Candidates
Seat 1
- Rod Reynolds
- Graduate, University of Virginia and University of Washington
- Ted Wenta
- Graduate, California Polytechnic State University
- Vice President of Operations, YMCA of Snohomish County
Seat 2
- Carol Andrews
- Incumbent
- Graduate, University of Washington
- Accountant
- Kim Guymon
- Attending, Brigham Young University
- Retail consultant
Results
| Everett Public Schools, Six-year term, Seat 1, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Ted Wenta |
53.8% | 12,560 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rod Reynolds | 45.3% | 10,586 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.9% | 212 | |
| Total Votes | 23,358 | |||
| Source: Snohomish County Auditor's Office, "Snohomish County General Election Results," November 25, 2013 | ||||
| Everett Public Schools, Six-year term, Seat 2, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Carol Andrews Incumbent |
57.3% | 13,462 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kim Guymon | 41.8% | 9,818 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.8% | 199 | |
| Total Votes | 23,479 | |||
| Source: Snohomish County Auditor's Office, "Snohomish County General Election Results," November 25, 2013 | ||||
Campaign finance
Candidates received a total of $17,516.82 and spent a total of $14,740.25 during the election, according to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission.[4]
In the Seat 1 race, candidates received a total of $9,186.82 and spent a total of $8,802.28.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Reynolds | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Ted Wenta | $9,186.82 | $8,802.28 | $384.54 |
In the Seat 2 race, candidates received a total of $8,330.00 and spent a total of $5,937.97.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Andrews | $8,330.00 | $5,937.97 | $2,392.03 |
| Kim Guymon | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Past elections
2011
| Everett Public Schools, Seat 5, November 8, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Pam LeSesne |
61.4% | 16,815 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mary Ann Elbert | 38.6% | 10,567 | |
| Total Votes | 27,382 | |||
| Source: Snohomish County Auditor | ||||
2009
| Everett Public Schools, Seat 3, November 3, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Jeff Russell |
51.8% | 13,011 | |
| Nonpartisan | Pam LeSesne | 48.2% | 12,113 | |
| Total Votes | 25,124 | |||
| Source: Snohomish County Auditor | ||||
| Everett Public Schools, Seat 4, November 3, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Jessica Olson |
54.5% | 13,591 | |
| Nonpartisan | Karen P. Madsen | 45.5% | 11,366 | |
| Total Votes | 24,957 | |||
| Source: Snohomish County Auditor | ||||
What was at stake?
Rod Reynolds and Ted Wenta sought election to Seat 1 on the board held by Ed Petersen. Petersen did not file for election to a second full term. Carol Andrews ran for a second term in Seat 2 against Kim Guymon.
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Everett Public Schools election in 2013:[3]
| Deadline | Event |
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| April 29, 2013 | First day to file nominating petitions by mail |
| May 13, 2013 | First day to file nominating petitions online or in-person |
| May 17, 2013 | Last day to file nominating petitions |
| August 6, 2013 | Primary day |
| August 14, 2013 | Last day to submit candidate materials for voter pamphlet |
| November 5, 2013 | Election day |
| November 26, 2013 | Certification of vote results |
Additional elections on the ballot
The Everett Public Schools election shared the ballot with additional city and county measures. Residents of Everett voted for mayor, three seats on the City Council, two municipal court positions and a seat on the Port of Everett Commission. The ballot also featured three seats on the Snohomish County Council, two statewide initiatives and five advisory votes on changes to state tax policy.[5]
See also
- Washington
- Everett Public Schools, Washington
- Snohomish County, Washington ballot measures
- Financial policies, education standards at stake in November school board elections
- School board election wrap-up: Incumbents re-elected overwhelmingly in November 5 elections
- School board elections review: Voters opt for experience over new blood in nation's largest school districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2010 U.S. Census, "Quick Facts: Everett," accessed August 6, 2013
- ↑ Snohomish County Auditor, "Past Election Results," accessed August 6, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Snohomish County Auditor, "2013 Election Guide," May 21, 2013
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ Snohomish County Auditor, "2013 Up for Election," accessed August 6, 2013 (dead link)
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