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Helene Henkel
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Helene Henkel is a former at-large representative on the Middletown Township Board of Education in New Jersey. She won in the general election on November 4, 2014. Her term expired on January 1, 2018.
Elections
2014
While three incumbents were up for re-election, only two—Susan Griffin and Ernest Donnelly—filed to run to retain their seats. Incumbent Gerald Wexelberg did not file to run in the election. Helene Henkel, Mark Bouthillette, and former officeholder Christopher J. Aveta challenged Griffin and Donnelly in the general election. Griffin, Donnelly, and Henkel won the election.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Susan Griffin Incumbent |
24.6% | 6,330 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ernest Donnelly Incumbent |
20.4% | 5,253 | |
| Nonpartisan | Helene Henkel |
20.2% | 5,192 | |
| Nonpartisan | Christopher J. Aveta | 18% | 4,634 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark Bouthillette | 16.3% | 4,203 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.6% | 144 | |
| Total Votes | 25,756 | |||
| Source: Monmouth County Clerk, "GENERAL ELECTION 11/04/2014 OFFICIAL RESULTS," November 24, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Henkel reported no contributions or expenditures to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission as of October 16, 2014.[2]
Endorsements
Henkel had not received any official endorsements as of October 16, 2014.
2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | John Bennett Jr. |
21.8% | 3,772 | |
| Nonpartisan | Helene Henkel | 19.8% | 3,429 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Craig | 18.9% | 3,270 | |
| Nonpartisan | Drew Wilson | 16.9% | 2,917 | |
| Nonpartisan | Shane D. Overgaard | 16.7% | 2,880 | |
| Nonpartisan | Barry Allen Travis Jr. | 5.9% | 1,025 | |
| Total Votes | 17,293 | |||
| Source: Monmouth County, New Jersey, "Election Information," accessed October 28, 2013 | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
Henkel stated on her campaign Facebook page, "An education is one of the most important things we can give to our children, let's treat it that way. As a board member I will work to ensure funds for education, are actually used to educate our children."[3]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Helene + Henkel + Middletown + Township + School + District"
See also
- Middletown Township School District, New Jersey
- Middletown Township School District elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Margaret Koenig, "Telephone call with Monmouth County Clerk of Election's office," September 8, 2014
- ↑ New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, "View a Candidate or Election Related Committee Report," accessed October 16, 2014
- ↑ Facebook, "Helene Henkel for Middletown Twp, NJ Board of Education," accessed October 16, 2014
| 2014 Middletown Township School District Elections | |
| Monmouth County, New Jersey | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Susan Griffin • Incumbent, Ernest Donnelly • Helene Henkel • Mark Bouthillette • Christopher Aveta |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
