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Linda Hovey
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Linda Hovey is an at-large representative on the Chico Unified Board of Education in California. She was first elected to the board on November 6, 2012.[1]
Hovey sought another term in the general election on November 8, 2016, but the election was canceled due to lack of opposition. Hovey was re-elected to the board by default.[2]
Elections
2016
Two of the five seats on the Chico Unified School District Board of Education were supposed to be up for at-large general election on November 8, 2016. Due to lack of opposition, however, this election was canceled. Incumbents Elizabeth "Liz" Griffin and Linda Hovey were the only candidates to file for the two seats. Because of this, they won re-election by default.[2]
Results
This race was canceled due to lack of opposition. Incumbents Elizabeth Griffin and Linda Hovey won re-election by default.[2]
Endorsements
Hovey was endorsed by CCSA Advocates.[3]
2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Elizabeth Griffin Incumbent |
31.8% | 18,254 | |
| Nonpartisan | Linda Hovey |
27.3% | 15,690 | |
| Nonpartisan | Gary M. Loustale | 23.7% | 13,628 | |
| Nonpartisan | Erik Lyon | 16.8% | 9,657 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.3% | 156 | |
| Total Votes | 57,385 | |||
| Source: Butte County Registrar of Voters, "Election Summary Report: November 6, 2012," accessed July 15, 2014 | ||||
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Footnotes
| 2016 Chico Unified School District Elections | |
| Butte County, California | |
| Election date: | November 8, 2016 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Elizabeth "Liz" Griffin • Incumbent, Linda Hovey |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |
