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Gregory Strangways

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Gregory Strangways
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Education

Bachelor's

Virginia Tech

Graduate

University of Richmond

Personal
Profession
Director
Contact


Gregory Strangways was a candidate for the Lynnhaven (District 5) seat on the Virginia Beach City School Board in Virginia. He ran against fellow challengers Michael Kelly and Carolyn Rye in the general election on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Emma L. Davis did not file for re-election. Gregory Strangways lost the general election on November 4, 2014.

Biography

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Strangways earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Richmond. At the time of his candidacy, Strangways was a director for LifeNet Health.[1]

Elections

2014

See also: Virginia Beach City Public Schools elections (2014)

The November 4, 2014, general election in Virginia Beach City Public Schools featured six seats up for election. The districts of Bayside, Beach, Lynnhaven and Princess Anne were up for re-election, in addition to two at-large seats.

For the at-large seats, incumbents Dorothy Holtz and Robert Melatti sought re-election against four challengers. They were Alvenia Leboeuf, Ashley McLeod, Gregg O’Neil and Osmay Torres.

In the Bayside (District 4) race, incumbent Carolyn Weems faced challenger Clenise Platt. In the Beach (District 6) race, incumbent Samuel Reid competed against Sharon Felton. Lynnhaven (District 5) incumbent Emma L. Davis did not file for re-election; three candidates sought her seat. They were Michael Kelly, Carolyn Rye and Gregory Strangways. Two candidates, Kimberly Melnyk and Frances Thompson, challenged incumbent William Brunke for the Princess Anne (District 7) seat.

Holtz and McLeod won election to the at-large seats. Weems, Felton, Rye and Melnyk won their respective district seats.

Results

Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Lynnhaven District General Election, 4-year term, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngCarolyn Rye 43.9% 33,493
     Nonpartisan Michael Kelly 43.6% 33,271
     Nonpartisan Gregory Strangways 12.1% 9,242
     Nonpartisan Write-in votes 0.4% 274
Total Votes 76,280
Source: Virginia Department of Elections, "Official Election Results," accessed December 29, 2014

Funding

Strangways reported $3,500 in campaign contributions and $937.34 in expenditures in this election, according to the Virginia State Board of Elections.[2]

Endorsements

Strangways did not receive any endorsements during the election.

Recent news

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