Jian Sun
Jian Sun is the Area III representative on the Elmbrook School District school board in Wisconsin. Sun won a first term in the by-district general election on April 4, 2017.
Biography
Sun earned his B.S. in chemistry from Beijing University in China. He later earned master's degrees in mathematics, chemistry, and business administration from Marquette University. Sun is the president of the Wisconsin International Academy and the Greater Chicago International Academy.[1]
Elections
2017
Three of seven seats on the Elmbrook School District Board of Education were up for at-large general election on April 4, 2017. A primary election was held for the Area III seat on February 21, 2017. Area III incumbent Tom Gehl did not file for re-election, leaving the seat open. Jian Sun and Leanne Wied advanced to the general election after defeating Jimmy Schulgit in the primary. In the general election, Sun won the seat. In the race for the vacant Area I seat, Allison Malnar defeated Jon Dzurak. At-large incumbent Kathryn Wilson won another term without opposition.[2]
Results
| Elmbrook School District, Area III General Election, 3-year terms, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jian Sun |
54.29% | 3,104 |
| Leanne Wied | 45.71% | 2,613 |
| Total Votes | 5,717 | |
| Source: Waukesha County Clerk, "2017 Spring Election," accessed April 4, 2017 These election results are unofficial and will be updated after official vote totals are made available. | ||
Primary Election
| Elmbrook School District, Area III Primary Election, 3-year terms, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Jian Sun |
46.96% | 1,866 |
| Leanne Wied |
37.27% | 1,481 |
| Jimmy Schulgit | 15.78% | 627 |
| Total Votes | 3,974 | |
| Source: Waukesha County Clerk, "2017 Spring Primary," accessed February 21, 2017These election results are unofficial and will be updated after official vote totals are made available. | ||
General Election
| Elmbrook School District, Area III General Election, 3-year terms, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Jian Sun |
54.29% | 3,104 |
| Leanne Wied | 45.71% | 2,613 |
| Total Votes | 5,717 | |
| Source: Waukesha County Clerk, "2017 Spring Election," accessed April 4, 2017 These election results are unofficial and will be updated after official vote totals are made available. | ||
Endorsements
Sun was endorsed in the race by Wisconsin Rep. Dale Kooyenga (R-14), former Elmbrook school board candidate Jimmy Schulgit (2017), and Village of Elm Grove, Wisconsin, board of trustees member Neil Palmer.[3]
Campaign themes
2017
Sun's campaign website included the following themes for 2017:
| “ |
Q: Why have you chosen to seek election to the Elmbrook Board of Education? We have enjoyed first hand, the benefits of a thriving public school system, one that both our children have attended, and I believe it is time to give back. Q: What personal philosophies and experience do you have that will help best represent the Elmbrook electorate? I’ve learned how to engage hundreds of high school students to motivate them to be the best they can be. In my experience, every student has a strength and it is up to us as parents and educators to identify and nurture these talents. We have the ability to help every student achieve excellence. Elmbrook Schools has already been recognized as one of the best in Wisconsin but I believe we can do even better. I am working with dozens of schools worldwide regardless public or private, successful programs learned from those schools can be introduced to our school district. Serving the community has always been one of my core values. In partnership with several retired music teachers from Elmbrook Schools, we founded the Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra last year to provide opportunities for musicians of all ages from the community to come together.[4][5] |
” |
| —Jian Sun (2017) | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Sun for Elmbrook, "About," accessed January 24, 2017
- ↑ Waukesha County Clerk, "2017 Spring Election," accessed April 4, 2017
- ↑ Vote for Jian Sun Elmbrook School Board, "About Sun," accessed March 31, 2017
- ↑ Sun for Elmbrook, "Best in Nation," accessed January 24, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Elmbrook School District elections in 2017 | |
| Waukesha County, Wisconsin | |
| Election date: | April 4, 2017 |
| Candidates: | Area I: Jon Dzurak • Allison Malnar Area III: Jimmy Schulgit • Jian Sun • Leanne Wied At-large: Incumbent, Kathryn Wilson |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
