Lancaster School District, Pennsylvania election (2013)
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Four seats on the Lancaster School Board were up for election on November 5, 2013. A primary election was held on May 21, 2013. Harvey Miller, Radames Melendez, Adam Schott and Fanny Castellanos defeated Paul Culbreth for the four at-large seats in the general election.
About the district
- See also: Lancaster School District, Pennsylvania
Lancaster School District is located in Lancaster County, which is in southeastern Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 Census, it was home to 526,823 residents.[1]
Demographics
According to the 2010 Census, the median household income in Lancaster County was $55,816 compared to Pennsylvania's statewide median of $51,651. The rate of residents below the poverty level in Lancaster County was 9.9% while the state rate was 12.6%. The percentage of residents over 25 with a bachelor's degree or higher in Lancaster County was 23.2%, compared to the state average of 26.7%.[1]
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Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Method of board member selection
The Lancaster School Board consists of nine members elected to four-year terms. The members of the board are elected at-large by voters in the district. The primary election for the Lancaster School Board was held on May 21, 2013 and the general election was held on November 5, 2013. Four seats were up for election on November 5, 2013 and the remaining five seats are up for election in November 3, 2015.
Elections
2013
At-large
Candidates
- Harvey Miller
- Democrat
- Attorney
- Radames Melendez
- Democrat
- Therapist
- Adam Schott
- Democrat
- Director of Policy Research
- Fanny Castellanos
- Democrat
- Real estate agent
- Paul Culbreth
- Independent
Election results
| Lancaster School District, At-large General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat |  Harvey Miller Incumbent |
23.2% | 5,571 | |
| Democrat | Radames Melendez |
22.5% | 5,415 | |
| Democrat | Adam Schott |
21.8% | 5,243 | |
| Democrat | Fanny Castellanos |
21.1% | 5,081 | |
| Independent | Paul Culbreth Incumbent | 11.1% | 2,674 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in | 0.3% | 80 | |
| Total Votes | 24,064 | |||
| Source: Lancaster County Election Results, "Lancaster School District," accessed December 13, 2013 | ||||
| Lancaster Area School District At-large Primary Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat | Harvey Miller |
97.8% | 941 | |
| Democrat | Radames Melendez |
2.2% | 21 | |
| Democrat | Adam Schott |
0% | 0 | |
| Democrat | Fanny Castellanos |
0% | 0 | |
| Democrat | Write-In | 0% | 0 | |
| Total Votes | 962 | |||
| Source: Lancaster County Election Results | ||||
| Lancaster Area School District At-large Primary Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Write-In | 100% | 52 | |
| Total Votes | 52 | |||
| Source: Lancaster County Election Results | ||||
Campaign finance
No contributions or expenditures were reported, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State.[3]
Endorsements
No candidates received any official endorsements.
2011
| Lancaster School District General Election, 4-year term, At-large, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Stacey Marlen |
24.2% | 5,521 | |
| Nonpartisan | Linda Owens |
16.6% | 3,789 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jennifer Desmarais |
16.2% | 3,702 | |
| Nonpartisan | Candace Roper |
16.2% | 3,691 | |
| Nonpartisan | Randolph Carney |
15.7% | 3,580 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Hickey | 10.8% | 2,473 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in | 0.2% | 42 | |
| Total Votes | 22,798 | |||
| Source: Lancaster County Election Results" | ||||
2009
| Lancaster School District General Election, 4-year term, At-large, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Harvey Miller |
23.2% | 5,170 | |
| Nonpartisan | Charles Crystle |
22.4% | 4,985 | |
| Nonpartisan | Richard Caplan |
21.5% | 4,776 | |
| Nonpartisan | Todd Heath |
32.6% | 7,248 | |
| Total Votes | 22,257 | |||
| Source: Lancaster County Election Results" | ||||
What was at stake?
Four seats on the Lancaster School Board were at stake in the election. Harvey Miller and Paul Culbreth were the only incumbents seeking re-election.
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Lancaster School Board election in 2013.[4]
| Deadline | Event |
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| February 19, 2013 | First day for filing nominating petitions |
| March 12, 2013 | Last day to file nominating petitions |
| March 27, 2013 | Last day to withdraw from ballot |
| May 21, 2013 | Primary Election Day |
| August 1, 2013 | Last day to circulate and file nomination papers nominating independent candidates |
| August 8, 2013 | Last day for candidates who have filed nomination papers to withdraw |
| August 12, 2013 | Last day for candidates nominated at the Primary to withdraw |
| August 22, 2013 | Last day to file substituted nominations |
| September 16, 2013 | First day to receive Official Absentee Ballot Applications |
| October 7, 2013 | Last day an elector may register to vote or make change to their voting record to be eligible for the General Election |
| November 1, 2013 | Last day to receive Official Absentee Ballots in County Board of Elections by 5:00 PM |
| November 5, 2013 | Election day |
Additional elections on the ballot
In addition to the school board race, residents of Lancaster School District had statewide, countywide and citywide items on the ballot. They voted on a Judge of the Superior Court and Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in statewide races. They also voted for controller and recorder of deed in countywide races. There were also mayoral, council, tax collector, judge of election and inspector of election races in various townships and boroughs.[5]
See also
- Pennsylvania
- Lancaster School District, Pennsylvania
- List of school board elections in 2013
- Lancaster County, Pennsylvania ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Pennsylvania
- Financial policies, education standards at stake in November school board elections
- School board election wrap-up: Incumbents re-elected overwhelmingly in November 5 elections
- School board elections review: Voters opt for experience over new blood in nation's largest school districts
- Pennsylvania school boards to see large turnover
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2010 Census: Quick Facts, "Lancaster County," accessed October 14, 2013"
- ↑ The New York TImes, "Election Results," accessed August 9, 2013
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Campaign Finance Online Reporting," accessed December 18, 2013
- ↑ Lancaster County, "2013 Election Calendar," accessed October 14, 2013
- ↑ Lancaster County, "Municipal Primary Election Results 2013," accessed October 14, 2013
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