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Jennifer Viramontes

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Jennifer Viramontes is the District 2 representative on the Gadsden Independent Schools school board in New Mexico. Viramontes won a new term in the by-district general election on February 7, 2017.
Elections
2017
Two of the five seats on the Gadsden Independent Schools school board were up for by-district general election on February 7, 2017. In her bid for re-election to the board, incumbent Jennifer Viramontes defeated challenger Robert Saavedra. District 5 incumbent Craig Ford did not file to run for re-election, leaving the seat open for a newcomer. Laura Salazar Flores and Ricky Little ran for the seat, and Flores won election to the board.[1][2]
Results
Gadsden Independent Schools, District 2 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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55.14% | 59 |
Robert Saavedra | 44.86% | 48 |
Total Votes | 107 | |
Source: Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Janice Giron, Doña Ana County Elections Staff Coordinator," April 10, 2017 |
Funding
Viramontes reported $800.00 in contributions and $800.00 in expenditures to the New Mexico Secretary of State, which left her campaign with a $0.00 balance in the election.[3]
2013
Gadsden Independent Schools, District 2 General Election, 4-year term, 2013 |
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Nonpartisan | ![]() |
100% | 22 | |
Total Votes | 22 | |||
Source: Doña Ana County Bureau of Elections, "Certificate of Canvass: Gadsden Independent School District School Board Election February 5th, 2013, Official Results," accessed December 16, 2014 |
See also
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Footnotes
Gadsden Independent Schools elections in 2017 | |
Dona Ana County, New Mexico | |
Election date: | February 7, 2017 |
Candidates: | District 2: • Incumbent, Jennifer Viramontes • Robert Saavedra District 5: • Laura Salazar Flores • Ricky Little |
Important information: | What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |