Harford County Public Schools elections (2014)
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Six seats on the Harford County Board of Education were up for general election on November 4, 2014. There was a primary election on June 24, 2014, to narrow the field of candidates in Districts B, C, D, E, and F to two candidates for each seat. Incumbents Robert "Bob" Frisch, Alysson L. Krchnavy, Nancy Reynolds, Arthur Kaff, and Thomas Fitzpatrick all advanced from the primary and faced challengers in the general election. The District A race advanced to the general election without a primary as newcomers Frederick A. Mullis and Jansen M. Robinson were the only candidates for the seat.
This was the first time that county voters selected members for these seats on the Harford County Board of Education. Board members were appointed by the governor before a 2009 state law that turned six of the nine board seats into elected positions. There were board elections for Districts A, B, and D in November 2010. Victorious candidates in the general election took office in July 2015 along with three newly appointed members.[1]
Jansen M. Robinson won District A, incumbent Robert "Bob" Frisch was returned to District B, challenger Joseph L. Voskuhl defeated incumbent Alysson L. Krchnavy for District C, incumbent Nancy Reynolds won District D, newcomer Rachel Gauthier defeated incumbent Arthur Kaff for District E, and incumbent Thomas Fitzpatrick won another term in District F.
About the district
- See also: Harford County Public Schools, Maryland
Harford County Public Schools is based in Bel Air, the county seat of Harford County, Maryland. Harford County was home to 249,215 residents in 2014, according to the United States Census Bureau.[2] Harford County Public Schools was the eighth-largest school district in Maryland in the 2011-2012 school year, serving 38,224 students.[3]
Demographics
In 2012, Harford County had a lower percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree compared to the state overall. The United States Census Bureau reported that 31.5 percent of residents aged 25 and older in Harford County had earned a bachelor's degree, compared with 36.3 percent for Maryland. The county’s median household income was $80,441, above the state median of $72,999. The poverty rate in Harford County was 7.5 percent, below the state rate of 9.4 percent.[2]
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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.
Voter and candidate information
As of the 2014 election, the Harford County Board of Education consisted of nine members. Six members were elected concurrently by district to four-year terms, with the remaining three members appointed by the governor. The board consisted entirely of state appointees until the Maryland State Legislature passed a hybrid board bill in 2009. There was a primary election on June 24, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014.[1]
Board candidates submitted their statements of organization and certificates of candidacy with the county elections office by February 25, 2014. Each candidate was also required to submit a filing fee of $25 to the county. State law required candidates to be registered voters and residents of the district.[5]
County residents had to register to vote for the primary election by June 3, 2014. The county offered early voting in the primary from June 12, 2014, to June 19, 2014. The deadline to register to vote in the general election was October 14, 2014. Early voting for the general election took place from October 23, 2014, to October 30, 2014.[6]
Elections
Candidates
District A
- Frederick A. Mullis
- Owner, Superior Drug & DNA Testing
- Jansen M. Robinson
- Security officer, Edgewood Chemical & Biological Center
- Veteran, U.S. Army
District B
- Robert "Bob" Frisch
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Towson University and College of Notre Dame of Maryland
- Retired police officer
- Former teacher, Baltimore County Public Schools
- Laura Runyeon
- Graduate, Notre Dame of Maryland University
- Paralegal, Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Candidates defeated in the primary
- Greg Johnson
- Works for APG Federal Credit Union
District C
- Alysson L. Krchnavy
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Grove City College
- Senior branch office administrator, Edward Jones
- Joseph L. Voskuhl
- Graduate, Franciscan University of Steubenville and Loyola University
- Retired educator
Candidates defeated in the primary
- John Anker
- Former district teacher
District D
- Nancy Reynolds
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Marietta College and Towson University
- Retired educator
- Mike Simon
- Currently attending Harford Community College
- Project manager, Empire Corrugated Machinery
Candidates defeated in the primary
- Chris Scholz
- Graduate, University of Maryland-College Park and University of Maryland-Eastern Shore
- Career and technology education teacher, Baltimore City Public Schools
- Tishan D. Weerasooriya
- Graduate, Harford Community College
- Currently attending Towson University
District E
- Arthur Kaff
- Incumbent
- Graduate, SUNY-New Paltz, U.S. Army War College, and University of Bridgeport
- Attorney, Department of the Army
- Lieutenant colonel, U.S. Army Reserve
- Rachel Gauthier
- Graduate, Towson University and McDaniel College
- Counselor, Stemmers Run Middle School
Note: Stephen Eric Macko dropped out of the race after the withdrawal deadline. His name still appeared on the primary ballot.
Candidates defeated in the primary
- Stephen Eric Macko
- Graduate, Salisbury University
- Premier solutions consultant, Paychex
- Barney Michel
- Graduate, University of Maryland-College Park and Florida Institute of Technology
- Independent defense consultant
District F
- Thomas Fitzpatrick
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Loyola College and University of Baltimore
- Manufacturer's representative
- Michael R. Hitchings
- Graduate, St. Mary's College
- Project and program manager, Aberdeen Proving Ground
Candidates defeated in the primary
- Joe Fleckenstein
- Graduate, Harford Community College and College of Notre Dame of Maryland
- Defense contractor, Aberdeen Proving Ground
Election results
General: District A
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Jansen M. Robinson |
56.1% | 5,448 | |
| Nonpartisan | Frederick A. Mullis | 43% | 4,177 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in | 0.8% | 80 | |
| Total Votes | 9,705 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Harford County," accessed December 20, 2014 | ||||
General: District B
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Robert "Bob" Frisch Incumbent |
54.9% | 8,160 | |
| Nonpartisan | Laura Runyeon | 44.3% | 6,587 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in | 0.8% | 117 | |
| Total Votes | 14,864 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Harford County," accessed December 20, 2014 | ||||
General: District C
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Joseph L. Voskuhl |
49.5% | 6,481 | |
| Nonpartisan | Alysson L. Krchnavy Incumbent | 49.1% | 6,428 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in | 1.3% | 173 | |
| Total Votes | 13,082 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Harford County," accessed December 20, 2014 | ||||
General: District D
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Nancy Reynolds Incumbent |
67.1% | 9,557 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mike Simon | 31.8% | 4,536 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in | 1.1% | 150 | |
| Total Votes | 14,243 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Harford County," accessed December 20, 2014 | ||||
General: District E
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Rachel Gauthier |
62% | 6,760 | |
| Nonpartisan | Arthur Kaff Incumbent | 37% | 4,035 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in | 0.9% | 100 | |
| Total Votes | 10,895 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Harford County," accessed December 20, 2014 | ||||
General: District F
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Thomas Fitzpatrick Incumbent |
52.7% | 5,934 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael R. Hitchings | 46.7% | 5,260 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in | 0.7% | 74 | |
| Total Votes | 11,268 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Harford County," accessed December 20, 2014 | ||||
Primary: District A
No primary was held for District A as only two candidates were vying for the seat.
Primary: District B
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Robert "Bob" Frisch Incumbent |
49.5% | 2,643 | |
| Nonpartisan | Laura Runyeon |
35.1% | 1,874 | |
| Nonpartisan | Greg Johnson | 15.4% | 823 | |
| Total Votes | 5,340 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Harford County," July 17, 2014 | ||||
Primary: District C
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Joseph L. Voskuhl |
39.9% | 1,970 | |
| Nonpartisan | Alysson L. Krchnavy Incumbent |
35.5% | 1,752 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Anker | 24.5% | 1,211 | |
| Total Votes | 4,933 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Harford County," July 17, 2014 | ||||
Primary: District D
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Nancy Reynolds Incumbent |
55.2% | 3,212 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mike Simon |
20.5% | 1,193 | |
| Nonpartisan | Chris Scholz | 16.2% | 944 | |
| Nonpartisan | Tishan D. Weerasooriya | 8% | 466 | |
| Total Votes | 5,815 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Harford County," July 17, 2014 | ||||
Primary: District E
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Rachel Gauthier |
43.3% | 1,874 | |
| Nonpartisan | Arthur Kaff Incumbent |
24.8% | 1,072 | |
| Nonpartisan | Barney Michel | 17.8% | 769 | |
| Nonpartisan | Stephen Eric Macko | 14.1% | 612 | |
| Total Votes | 4,327 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Harford County," July 17, 2014 | ||||
Primary: District F
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Thomas Fitzpatrick Incumbent |
39.9% | 1,881 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael R. Hitchings |
38.2% | 1,801 | |
| Nonpartisan | Joe Fleckenstein | 21.9% | 1,033 | |
| Total Votes | 4,715 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Harford County," July 17, 2014 | ||||
Endorsements
The Baltimore Sun endorsed Robert "Bob" Frisch in District B, Alysson L. Krchnavy in District C, Nancy Reynolds in District D, Arthur Kaff in District E, and Thomas Fitzpatrick in District F before the primary election.[7] The New Harford Democratic Club issued endorsements for District A candidate Jansen M. Robinson, District B candidate Laura Runyeon, Tishan D. Weerasooriya in District D and incumbents Kaff and Fitzpatrick.[8]
The Harford County Education Association (HCEA) endorsed Jansen M. Robinson, Robert "Bob" Frisch, Joseph L. Voskuhl, Rachel Gauthier, and Michael R. Hitchings for the general election.[9] The Aegis and The Baltimore Sun endorsed Jansen M. Robinson, Laura Runyeon, Joseph L. Voskuhl, Mike Simon, Arthur Kaff, and Michael R. Hitchings for the general election.[10]
Campaign finance
Candidates received a total of $6,530.52 and reported $2,724.38 in expenditures as of June 3, 2014, according to the Maryland State Board of Elections. State law allowed candidates to file Affidavits of Limited Contributions and Expenditures (ALCE) if their campaigns did not accept $1,000 in contributions or spend $1,000 in a particular reporting period. Ten candidates filed ALCEs before the primary, including incumbent Alysson L. Krchnavy.[11]
In the District A race, candidates did not report any contributions or expenditures.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick A. Mullis | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jansen M. Robinson | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
In the District B race, candidates reported $335.52 in contributions and $362.90 in expenditures.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert "Bob" Frisch | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Greg Johnson | $235.52 | $7.80 | $402.72 |
| Laura Runyeon | $100.00 | $355.10 | $344.84 |
In the District C race, candidates reported $0.00 in contributions and $51.84 in expenditures.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Anker | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Alysson L. Krchnavy | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Joseph L. Voskuhl | $0.00 | $51.84 | $518.56 |
In the District D race, candidates reported $3,890.00 in contributions and $2,037.09 in expenditures.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Reynolds | $3,890.00 | $2,037.09 | $2,425.91 |
| Chris Scholz | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mike Simon | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tishan D. Weerasooriya | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
In the District E race, candidates reported $685.00 in contributions and $0.00 in expenditures.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Gauthier | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Arthur Kaff | $685.00 | $0.00 | $815.00 |
| Stephen Eric Macko | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Barney Michel | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
In the District F race, candidates reported $1,620.00 in contributions and $272.55 in expenditures.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Fitzpatrick | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Joe Fleckenstein | $725.00 | $265.00 | $912.74 |
| Michael R. Hitchings | $895.00 | $7.55 | $887.45 |
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Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Harford County Public Schools election in 2014:[6]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| February 25, 2014 | Deadline for candidate filing |
| June 3, 2014 | Voter registration deadline for primary election |
| June 12-19, 2014 | Early voting for primary election |
| June 24, 2014 | Primary election day |
| October 14, 2014 | Voter registration deadline for general election |
| October 23-30, 2014 | Early voting for general election |
| November 4, 2014 | General election day |
Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Maryland elections, 2014
The school board election shared the ballot with county, state, and federal elections on November 4, 2014. Residents of Harford County voted in races for county executive, county commission, sheriff, and state's attorney. The general election ballot included candidates for governor, attorney general, and other state executive offices. Voters also chose candidates for state legislative seats and U.S. House seats on November 4, 2014.[12]
See also
- Maryland
- Harford County Public Schools, Maryland
- Maryland school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Harford County, Maryland ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Maryland
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Baltimore Sun, "Five Harford school board members run for election; four don't," February 26, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 United States Census Bureau, "Harford County, Maryland," accessed June 3, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Voter Registration Activity Report," March 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Requirements for Filing Candidacy," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Maryland State Board of Elections, "2014 Election Calendar," May 1, 2014
- ↑ The Baltimore Sun, "Aegis school board voter recommendations (Editorial)," June 3, 2014
- ↑ New Harford Democratic Club, "Endorsed Candidates," accessed June 10, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ HCEA Impact, "Endorsed Candidates," October 2014
- ↑ The Aegis, "Robinson, Runyeon, Voskuhl, Simon, Kaff, Hitchings for Harford School Board," October 17, 2014
- ↑ Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System, "View Filed Reports," accessed June 3, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "2014 Candidate Listing," accessed June 3, 2014
| 2014 Harford County Public Schools Elections | |
| Harford County, Maryland | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District A: • Frederick A. Mullis • Jansen M. Robinson District B: • Robert "Bob" Frisch • Greg Johnson • Laura Runyeon |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
