Kristen DuPree

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Kristen DuPree

Nonpartisan

Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors At-large

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Ron Hug

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

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Kristen DuPree is an at-large member of the Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors in Nebraska. She assumed office on January 5, 2023. Her current term ends on January 7, 2027.

DuPree ran for election for an at-large seat of the Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors in Nebraska. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

DuPree completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Douglas County, Nebraska (2022)

General election

General election for Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors At-large

Kristen DuPree defeated John McCarthy in the general election for Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors At-large on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristen DuPree (Nonpartisan)	57.0	119,194
	Submit photo	John McCarthy (Nonpartisan)	43.0	89,769

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 208,963
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors At-large

Kristen DuPree and John McCarthy defeated John Horsechief and Cornelius Williams in the primary for Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors At-large on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristen DuPree (Nonpartisan)	38.6	45,881
✔	Submit photo	John McCarthy (Nonpartisan)	25.9	30,767
	Submit photo	John Horsechief (Nonpartisan)	25.5	30,259
	Submit photo	Cornelius Williams (Nonpartisan)	10.0	11,925

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 118,832
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Kristen DuPree completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by DuPree's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Kristen is a mom, actuary, and active community volunteer. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in Actuarial Science and has 14 years’ experience working in the insurance industry. Kristen is a self-proclaimed lifelong learner who believes everyone deserves access to high quality education. She has volunteered for various professional and community focused organizations including Partnership for our Kids, The Food Bank, Tenant Assistance Project and The Red Cross.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Access to affordable higher education promotes a diverse workforce, drives local economic growth, and results in safer communities. Kristen’s top priority is keeping tuition low, so cost isn’t a barrier for anyone who wants an education.
• The demand for professionals in the trades is high and growth is projected over the next ten years. Kristen will work to expand early outreach programs with area high schools to increase exposure to careers in the trades that offer great pay, good benefits and come with little to no student loan debt.
• Students at community colleges come from a variety of backgrounds and can have a diverse set of needs. Kristen supports building on current student services offered at MCC, such as mental health support, food pantry access, and bus transportation; because students have better academic outcomes and are more prepared to enter the workforce when their basic needs are met.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, Workforce Development, Economic Policy, Sustainable Energy

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Preceded by Ron Hug	Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors At-large 2023-Present	Succeeded by -