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Gwinnett County Public Schools elections (2014)
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Two seats on the Gwinnett County Board of Education were up for general election on November 4, 2014. There was a primary election on May 20, 2014, to select a Republican candidate for the District 2 seat. Incumbent Dan Seckinger defeated challengers Leon T. Hobbs and Ileana S. McCaigue in the primary. He was unopposed in the general election as there was no Democratic candidate. The District 4 race advanced to the general election with Republican incumbent Bob McClure and Democratic challenger Zachary Rushing, the only candidates to file for their respective parties.
About the district
- See also: Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia
Gwinnett County Public Schools is located in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The county seat of Gwinnett County is Lawrenceville. Gwinnett County is home to 859,304 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau.[1] Gwinnett County Public Schools was the largest school district in Georgia, serving 162,370 students during the 2011-2012 school year.[2]
Demographics
Gwinnett County outperformed the rest of Georgia in terms of higher education achievement in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 34.5 percent of Gwinnett County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 27.8 percent statewide. The median household income in Gwinnett County was $61,944 compared to $49,604 for the state of Georgia. The poverty rate in Gwinnett County was 13.7 percent compared to 17.4 percent for the entire state.[1]
| Racial Demographics, 2012[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Gwinnett County (%) | Georgia (%) |
| White | 60.1 | 62.8 |
| Black or African American | 25.5 | 31.2 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Asian | 11.1 | 3.5 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7 | 9.2 |
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.
Voter and candidate information
The Gwinnett County Board of Education consists of five members elected to four-year terms. Each member is elected to a specific geographic district. There was a primary election on May 20, 2014, and the general election was held on November 4, 2014. Two seats were up for election in 2014.[3]
Candidates began to file affidavits of candidacy on March 3, 2014. The filing deadline for school board candidates to get on the ballot in the general election was March 7, 2014.[4]
Elections
2014
Candidates
District 2
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Eastern Michigan University
- Construction professional
- Graduate, Florida State University and Florida Atlantic University
- Federal law arbitrator
- Former superintendent, Osceola County School District
- Graduate, Medical College of Georgia
- Occupational therapist
District 4
- Incumbent
Election results
General: District 2
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Dan Seckinger Incumbent |
100% | 30,008 | |
| Total Votes | 30,008 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State, "Gwinnett County Official Election Results," accessed December 19, 2014 | ||||
General: District 4
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob McClure Incumbent |
58.3% | 27,520 | |
| Democratic | Zachary Rushing | 41.7% | 19,667 | |
| Total Votes | 47,187 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State, "Gwinnett County Official Election Results," accessed December 19, 2014 | ||||
Primary: District 2
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Seckinger Incumbent |
63.3% | 4,326 | |
| Republican | Leon T. Hobbs | 23.4% | 1,599 | |
| Republican | Ileana S. McCaigue | 13.4% | 914 | |
| Total Votes | 6,839 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State, "OFFICIAL COUNTY RESULTS," May 20, 2014 | ||||
Primary: District 4
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Zachary Rushing |
100% | 2,952 | |
| Total Votes | 2,952 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State, "OFFICIAL COUNTY RESULTS," May 20, 2014 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob McClure Incumbent |
100% | 8,711 | |
| Total Votes | 8,711 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State, "OFFICIAL COUNTY RESULTS," May 20, 2014 | ||||
Endorsements
No candidates received official endorsements in this election.
Campaign finance
Candidates received a total of $34,762.99 and spent a total of $31,341.16, according to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission.[5]
In the District 2 race, candidates raised a total of $4,198.67 and spent a total of $1,341.16.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon T. Hobbs | $2,027.52 | $845.44 | $1,182.08 |
| Ileana S. McCaigue | $2,027.52 | $845.44 | $1,182.08 |
| Dan Seckinger | $1,451.15 | $0.00 | $1,451.15 |
In the District 4 race, candidates raised a total of $30,564.32 and spent a total of $30,000.00.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob McClure | $30,564.32 | $30,000.00 | $564.32 |
| Zachary Rushing | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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What was at stake?
Issues in the district
Federal investigation of discrimination charges
The district faced an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education into claims that some schools are using discriminatory academic performance targets. Officials with the department's Office of Civil Rights are reviewing academic targets established under the district's Investing in Educational Excellence contract with the Georgia Department of Education.[6] This initiative created by the Georgia State Legislature in 2008 allows districts to sign contracts with the state Department of Education that provide more flexibility with academic achievement goals at individual schools.[7] Investigators were reviewing whether district or school officials have subjected students to different academic standards based on race, ethnicity and disabilities. The claim was first filed in 2011, and the district received a request for additional information from the Office of Civil Rights in May 2014.[6]
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Gwinnett County Public Schools election in 2014:[4]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| March 3, 2014 | First day to file nominating petitions |
| March 7, 2014 | Last day to file nominating petitions |
| April 21, 2014 | Last day to register to vote in the general election |
| April 28, 2014 | Advance voting begins |
| May 20, 2014 | Primary election |
| November 4, 2014 | General election |
Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Georgia elections, 2014
The school board election shared the ballot with county, state and national primary and general elections. This included races for Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia State Senate. There were also state executive elections including races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. The May 20, 2014, election selected candidates for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.[8]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Gwinnett + County + Schools + Georgia"
See also
- Georgia
- Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia
- Georgia school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Gwinnett County, Georgia ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Georgia
- Flurry of school board elections heading to ballots in Georgia, New York
External links
- Gwinnett County Public Schools
- Gwinnett County Voter Registration and Elections Office
- Georgia Secretary of State
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States Census Bureau, "Gwinnett County, Georgia," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Gwinnett County Public Schools, "Board of Education," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Georgia Secretary of State, "2014 Elections and Voter Registration Calendar," accessed May 8, 2014
- ↑ Gwinnett County, "Board of Education," accessed May 19, 2014
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Gwinnett Daily Post, "U.S. DOE investigating Gwinnett schools for possible discrimination," May 14, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Department of Education, "Investing in Educational Excellence IE2 Partnership Contracts," accessed May 19, 2014
- ↑ Gwinnett County, "Sample Ballots," accessed May 19, 2014
| 2014 Gwinnett County Public Schools Elections | |
| Gwinnett County, Georgia | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 2: • Leon T. Hobbs • Ileana S. McCaigue • Dan Seckinger District 4: • Bob McClure • Zachary Rushing |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
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