Francis Howell School District elections (2016)
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Two of the seven seats on the Francis Howell School District school board were up for general election on April 5, 2016. Incumbent Cynthia Bice filed for re-election. Incumbent Amy McEvoy filed in the race but formally withdrew on January 22, 2016. Bice faced challengers Michelle Walker, Kimberlyann Granger and Mike Hoehn, a former board member. Walker and Hoehn were successful in securing seats on the board.[1]
Elections
Voter and candidate information
The Fox C-6 School District school board consists of seven members who are elected at large to staggered three-year terms. There was no primary election, and the general election was held on April 5, 2016. Two seats were up for general election. The general election will be canceled if the number of candidates equals the number of board vacancies. [2]
An individual must be a registered voter in order to vote in a school election. In order to vote, a person must be 18 years of age or older, must be a citizen of the United States, and must reside in the school district for 30 days. School board candidates must be at least 24 years of age, have lived in the state for one year, and cannot be a convicted felon.[2]
Candidates and results
At-large
Results
| Francis Howell School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year terms, 2016 |
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Michelle Walker |
29.48% | 6,181 |
| Mike Hoehn |
24.84% | 5,208 |
| Kimberlyann Granger | 23.66% | 4,960 |
| Cynthia Bice Incumbent | 21.70% | 4,550 |
| Write-in votes | 0.32% | 67 |
| Total Votes (100) | 20,966 | |
| Source: St. Charles County, "Election Summary Report," accessed April 5, 2016 | ||
| Cynthia Bice | Michelle Walker 
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| Kimberlyann Granger | Mike Hoehn
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Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Missouri elections, 2016
The general municipal election day in Missouri was April 5, 2016. The city could have choosen to place a local ballot measure before voters in this election, as well.
Key deadlines
The following were key deadlines for the 2016 Francis Howell School District Board of Education election:[3]
| Deadline | Event |
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| December 15, 2015– January 19, 2016 |
Candidate filing period |
| January 26, 2016 | Candidate filings certified |
| March 9, 2016 | Voter registration deadline |
| April 5, 2016 | Election Day |
Endorsements
Michelle Walker was endorsed by the Francis Howell Educators Association, the Tri-County Labor Association and the St. Charles County Association of Realtors.[4]
Dr. Cynthia Bice was endorsed by the Francis Howell Educators Association.[5]
Campaign finance
Campaign contributions were reported to the St. Charles County Election Board.[6]
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About the district
- See also: Francis Howell School District, Missouri
Francis Howell School District is located in east-central Missouri in St. Charles County. The county seat of St. Charles County is St. Charles. St. Charles County was home to 379,493 residents in 2014, according to the United States Census Bureau.[7] Francis Howell School District is located in Missouri. The district was the fourth-largest school district in the state in the 2013–2014 school year and served 19,975 students.[8]
Demographics
St. Charles County outperformed Missouri as a whole in terms of higher education achievement in 2013. The United States Census Bureau found that 35.1 percent of county residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree, compared to 26.2 percent of state residents. The median household income in St. Charles County was $71,077, compared to $47,380 for the state of Missouri. The poverty rate in the county was 5.8 percent, compared to 15.5 percent for the entire state.[7]
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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.
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See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Francis Howell School District, "Board of Education Election," accessed January 20, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Francis Howell School District, "Organization, Philosophy and Goals 0300 School Board Organization," accessed March 23, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "2016 Missouri Election Calendar," accessed August 31, 2015
- ↑ Vote for Michelle, "Endorsements," accessed February 15, 2016
- ↑ Frances Howell NEA, "Homepage," accessed February 15, 2016
- ↑ St. Charles County Election Board, "Candidates and Incumbents," accessed March 30, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 United States Census Bureau, "St. Charles County, Missouri," accessed February 3, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed November 16, 2015
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Missouri Election Results," accessed January 23, 2015
| 2016 Francis Howell School District Elections | |
| St. Charles County, Missouri | |
| Election date: | April 5, 2016 |
| Candidates: | At-large: Incumbent, Cynthia Bice • Michelle Walker • Kimberlyann Granger • Mike Hoehn |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
