Kevin McSpirit
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Kevin McSpirit was a Republican at-large representative on the Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut. He won the seat in the general election on November 3, 2015.
On October 5, 2016, McSpirit announced his resignation from the board.[1] John Weldon was appointed to the position until the special election on November 7, 2017.[2]
Elections
2015
Opposition
Four seats on the Bridgeport Public Schools Board of Education were up for general election on November 3, 2015. A Democratic primary election was held September 16, 2015. Four at-large incumbents' seats were up for election in 2015: Jacquelline Kelleher (D), Hernan Illingworth (D), Kadisha Coates (WFP) and Kenneth Moales Jr. (D). Kelleher, however, resigned from the board on July 31, 2015, to move to New Hampshire.[3] Mary "Kate" Rivera was appointed to fill the vacancy on August 24, 2015. Rivera made it clear at the time that she had no intention to run for a full term in the election.[4] Ultimately, none of the incumbents retained their seats.
Incumbents Illingworth and Coates received the Democratic nominations along with candidate Faith Harrison-Villegas. Their nominations, however, were challenged by primary petitioners Dennis Bradley, Ben Walker and Maria Pereira. The Republican Party nominated John Weldon and Kevin McSpirit. The Connecticut Working Families Party nominated Karen Jackson, as well as Democratic candidate Bradley.
Cross-nominated candidate Bradley, fellow Democratic petitioning challenger Walker and former board member Pereira advanced to the general election.[5][6] The three primary winners also took the top three spots in the general election. McSpirit placed fourth, securing one seat for the Republicans.[7]
Results
| ELECTORAL FUSION: Bridgeport Public Schools, At-Large, General Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic/WFP |  Dennis Bradley |
27.3% | 11,961 | |
| Democratic | Ben Walker |
25.8% | 11,320 | |
| Democratic | Maria Pereira |
24.6% | 10,792 | |
| Republican | Kevin McSpirit |
8.1% | 3,536 | |
| Republican | John Weldon | 7.6% | 3,349 | |
| Working Families Party | Karen Jackson | 6.6% | 2,890 | |
| Total Votes (100% of precincts reporting) | 43,848 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of State, "Prescribed Form for Return of Votes Cast at a Municipal Election: Bridgeport," Novemeber 3, 2015 | ||||
| FULL BY-PARTY RESULTS: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ben Walker | 25.8% | 11,320 | |
| Democratic | Maria Pereira | 24.6% | 10,792 | |
| Democratic | Dennis Bradley | 24.3% | 10,641 | |
| Republican | Kevin McSpirit | 8.1% | 3,536 | |
| Republican | John Weldon | 7.6% | 3,349 | |
| Working Families Party | Karen Jackson | 6.6% | 2,890 | |
| Working Families Party | Dennis Bradley | 3% | 1,320 | |
Funding
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Endorsements
McSpirit was endorsed by the Bridgeport Education Association.[8]
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Connecticut Post, "Bridgeport school board in turmoil," October 9, 2016
- ↑ Connecticut Post, "Ganim appoints another school board member," November 23, 2016
- ↑ ctpost.com, "Bridgeport BOE loses a member," August 3, 2015
- ↑ Education Bridgeport!, "BOE Appoints Bridgeport Parent Kate Rivera As Newest Member," August 25, 2015
- ↑ CT Post, "Bridgeport primary election returns," September 16, 2015
- ↑ CT Post, "Recounts settle some, not all races," September 24, 2015
- ↑ CT Post, "Bridgeport primary election returns," September 16, 2015
- ↑ Connecticut Post, "Bridgeport teachers union announces its picks for school board race," October 22, 2015
| 2015 Bridgeport Public Schools Elections | |
| Fairfield County, Connecticut | |
| Election date: | Primary election - September 16, 2015 General election - November 3, 2015 |
| Candidates: | Candidates: • Incumbent, Hernan Illingworth (D) • Dennis Bradley (WFP) • Incumbent, Kadisha Coates (D) • Faith Harrison-Villegas (D) • Karen Jackson (WFP) • Kevin McSpirit (R) • Maria Pereira (D) • Ben Walker (D) • John Weldon (R) |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
