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Karl Lembke
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Karl Lembke is an at-large member of the Bismarck School Board in North Dakota. He won election to his first term against five other candidates for three available seats in the general election on June 10, 2014.
Biography
Lembke has earned a B.S. in business administration from the University of Mary. He is the development officer for the State Historical Society of North Dakota.[1] Lembke has three children currently attending district schools.[2]
Elections
2014
- See also: Bismarck Public Schools elections (2014)
Karl Lembke sought election against Matthew Sagsveen, Rissa Williams, Karalee Harper, Michael A. Holly and Scott Halvorson in the general election on June 10, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Karl Lembke |
23.6% | 4,813 | |
| Nonpartisan | Matthew Sagsveen Incumbent |
21.1% | 4,314 | |
| Nonpartisan | Scott Halvorson Incumbent |
20.5% | 4,182 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael A. Holly | 14.4% | 2,937 | |
| Nonpartisan | Karalee Harper | 11.7% | 2,388 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rissa Williams | 8.3% | 1,691 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 78 | |
| Total Votes | 20,403 | |||
| Source: North Dakota Secretary of State, "Bismarck Public School Dist. 1 Election Results," June 25, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Lembke did not report any contributions or expenditures to the district office. Candidates are not required by state law to file campaign finance reports.[3]
Endorsements
Lembke did not receive any official endorsements for his campaign.
Campaign themes
2014
In an interview with The Bismarck Tribune, Lembke noted themes for his 2014 campaign including greater communication by the district about Common Core curriculum standards and responsible budgeting.[2]
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
| 2014 Bismarck Public Schools Elections | |
| Bismarck, North Dakota | |
| Election date: | June 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Karl Lembke • Matthew Sagsveen • Rissa Williams • Karalee Harper • Michael A. Holly • Scott Halvorson |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
