Gary B. Hunter
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Gary B. Hunter is an at-large representative on the Newport News School Board in Virginia. He won election to the board against fellow challenger Rick E. Jones, Jr. in the general election on May 6, 2014.
The at-large election took a few unexpected turns only 24 hours after the polls closed. Rick E. Jones, Jr. won the election by 47 votes based on unofficial results on the night of the election. An audit by city officials on May 7, 2014 found that Hunter actually won the election by 40 votes. Jones filed a request for an additional recount in the Newport News Circuit Court on May 16, 2014. State law allows candidates to seek recounts if they have lost by less than one percent of the vote.[1] The Newport News Elections Board affirmed Hunter's victory on June 13, 2014 after a final recount.[2]
Biography
Hunter earned his B.S. in business management from Hampton University. He has worked at Langley Federal Credit Union for three decades and currently serves as assistant vice president. Hunter serves on boards for the Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority and the Economic Development Authority/Industrial Development Authority. He and his wife, Sylvia, have two children currently attending district schools.[3]
Elections
2014
Gary B. Hunter sought election against Curtis D. Bethany III and Rick E. Jones, Jr. in the general election on May 6, 2014. At-large incumbent Debbie Johnston did not file for re-election by the March 4, 2014 deadline.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Gary B. Hunter |
40.3% | 3,569 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rick E. Jones, Jr. | 39.8% | 3,529 | |
| Nonpartisan | Curtis D. Bethany III | 19.2% | 1,698 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.8% | 67 | |
| Total Votes | 8,863 | |||
| Source: Virginia State Board of Elections, "Official Results - General and Special Elections - May 6, 2014," May 6, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Hunter reported $4,847.00 in contributions and $652.50 in expenditures to the Virginia State Board of Elections, leaving his campaign with $4,194.50 on hand prior to the election.[4]
Endorsements
Hunter was endorsed by the Daily Press for the May 6, 2014 general election.[5]
Campaign themes
2014
Hunter explained his reasons for running in 2014 on his campaign website:
| “ |
As a candidate for Newport News Public School Board, Member-At-Large, Hunter believes that his experience as a businessman, community volunteer, and parent will make him an excellent choice. His mission is to Enhance the Educational Opportunities for All Students. His belief is that by teaching our children today, they will be prepared for the jobs of tomorrow. Hunter is an advocate for equal assess of resources for all children, ensuring the preparedness of students to have the essential life-skills needed to be citizen-ready, and understanding the needs of the teachers, students, and parents to make Newport News Public Schools a front-runner in education. |
” |
| —Gary B. Hunter's campaign website, (2014) | ||
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Daily Press, "Jones files for recount in Newport News School Board race," May 16, 2014
- ↑ Daily Press, "Hunter declared winner in Newport News School Board recount," June 13, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Friends of Gary B. Hunter, "Bio," accessed March 17, 2014
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "Reporting," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ Daily Press, "Newport News schools," April 22, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| 2014 Newport News Public Schools Elections | |
| Newport News, Virginia | |
| Election date: | May 6, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Curtis D. Bethany III • Gary B. Hunter • Rick E. Jones, Jr. North: • Douglas C. Brown • Pricillia E. Burnett |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
