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Freeman Burns
Freeman Burns
was
a candidate for the District 7 seat on the Lancaster County School Board in South Carolina. He was defeated by District 1 incumbent Don McCorkle in the general election on November 4, 2014.
Elections
2014
The November 4, 2014, general election in Lancaster County School District featured four seats up for election. District 3 incumbent Bobby Parker and District 5 incumbent Janice Dabney were both running unopposed. District 1 incumbent Don McCorkle ran for the District 7 seat and won, where he defeated challenger Freeman Burns. Incumbent Mary Etta Taylor did not file for re-election. Three candidates, James Brooks, Melvin Stroble Sr. and Lewis White, sought the District 1 seat, with Brooks triumphing over his fellow challengers.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Don McCorkle |
69.3% | 1,599 | |
| Nonpartisan | Freeman Burns | 29.9% | 691 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.8% | 19 | |
| Total Votes | 2,309 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission, "2014 General Election Official Results," accessed December 22, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Candidates were required to file a quarterly finance report with the South Carolina State Ethics Commission for the November general election by October 10, 2014. This report covered the period of July 1, 2014, through September 30, 2014. Candidates were also required to file a pre-election report no later than 15 days prior to the election. A final report is due after the campaign has closed. Candidates for local school boards may not accept more than $1,000 from individuals and $5,000 from political parties.[1]
Endorsements
Burns did not receive any endorsements during the election.
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
| 2014 Lancaster County School District Elections | |
| Lancaster County, South Carolina | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 1: • James Brooks • Melvin Stroble Sr. • Lewis White District 3: • Incumbent, Bobby Parker |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
