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Jerry Burkett

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Jerry Burkett
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Education

Bachelor's

Baylor University

Graduate

Dallas Baptist University

Ph.D

Dallas Baptist University

Personal
Profession
Director of college and career readiness
Contact

Jerry Burkett was a candidate for the Place 5 seat on the Northwest school board in Texas. He was defeated by incumbent Devonna Holland in the general election on May 10, 2014.

Biography

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Burkett has his bachelor's degree from Baylor University, and both his master's degree and doctorate in educational leadership from Dallas Baptist University. He works actively with legislators on the state and federal level to achieve better understanding of education policy initiatives and needs. At the time of his candidacy, Burkett was serving as director of college and career readiness for another school district. He lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with his wife and son.[1]

Elections

2014

See also: Northwest Independent School District elections (2014)

Jerry Burkett ran against incumbent Devonna Holland for election on May 10, 2014 for the Place 5 seat.

Results

Northwest Independent School District, Place 5, 3-year term, May 10, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngDevonna Holland Incumbent 51.1% 693
     Nonpartisan Jerry Burkett 48.9% 664
Total Votes 1,357
Source: Denton County Board of Elections, "Official Election Results," accessed June 23, 2014

Funding

Burkett did not file a campaign finance report with the Texas Ethics Commission.[2]

Endorsements

Burkett did not receive an endorsement in this election.

Recent news

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