Jim Shelton (South Carolina)
Jim Shelton was the District 6 incumbent on the Pickens School Board in South Carolina. He was defeated by challenger Henry Wilson in the general election on November 4, 2014.
Elections
2014
The November 4, 2014, general election in the School District of Pickens County featured three seats up for election. In the District 2 race, four challengers — Phillip Bowers, Kevin McKenzie, Tony Qualkinbush and Jennifer B. Wood — sought the seat held by incumbent Jimmy Gillespie, since he did not file for re-election. District 6 incumbent Jim Shelton faced challenger Henry Wilson. District 4 incumbent Brian D. Swords was unopposed.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Henry Wilson |
65.3% | 2,646 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jim Shelton Incumbent | 34.2% | 1,387 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.5% | 21 | |
| Total Votes | 4,054 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission, "2014 General Election Official Results," accessed December 22, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Candidates were required to file a quarterly finance report with the South Carolina State Ethics Commission for the November general election by October 10, 2014. This report covered the period of July 1, 2014, through September 30, 2014. Candidates were also required to file a pre-election report no later than 15 days prior to the election. A final report was due after the campaign had closed. Candidates for local school boards could not accept more than $1,000 from individuals and $5,000 from political parties.[1]
Endorsements
Shelton did not receive any endorsements during the election.
2010
| School District of Pickens County, District 6 General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Jim Shelton |
97.9% | 3,852 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 2.1% | 82 | |
| Total Votes | 3,934 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission, "2010 General Election," accessed October 27, 2014 | ||||
Recent news
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See also
- School District of Pickens County, South Carolina
- School District of Pickens County elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
| 2014 School District of Pickens County Elections | |
| Pickens County, South Carolina | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 2: • Phillip Bowers • Kevin McKenzie • Tony Qualkinbush • Jennifer B. Wood District 4: • Incumbent, Brian D. Swords |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
