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Lisa Sparks
2018 - Present
2026
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Lisa Sparks is a member of the Orange County Board of Education in California, representing District 5. She assumed office in 2018. Her current term ends on June 30, 2026.
Sparks ran for re-election to the Orange County Board of Education to represent District 5 in California. She won in the general election on June 7, 2022.
Biography
Sparks graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in journalism and French in 1988, an M.A. in health communication and aging in 1993, and a Ph.D. in the same field in 1998. As of her 2020 campaign, her professional experience included working as a professor and researcher.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Orange County, California (2022)
General election
General election for Orange County Board of Education District 5
Incumbent Lisa Sparks defeated Sherine Smith in the general election for Orange County Board of Education District 5 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lisa Sparks (Nonpartisan) | 64.8 | 98,682 |
 | Sherine Smith (Nonpartisan) | 35.2 | 53,641 | |
| Total votes: 152,323 | |||
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2020
See also: California's 45th Congressional District election, 2020
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 45
Incumbent Katie Porter defeated Greg Raths in the general election for U.S. House California District 45 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Katie Porter (D) | 53.5 | 221,843 |
 | Greg Raths (R) | 46.5 | 193,096 | |
| Total votes: 414,939 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 45
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 45 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katie Porter (D) | 50.8 | 112,986 |
| ✔ | | Greg Raths (R) | 17.9 | 39,942 |
 | Don Sedgwick (R) | 12.8 | 28,465 | |
 | Peggy Huang (R) | 11.1 | 24,780 | |
| Lisa Sparks (R) | 4.0 | 8,861 | |
 | Christopher Gonzales (R) | 2.4 | 5,443 | |
 | Rhonda Furin (R) | 1.0 | 2,140 | |
| Total votes: 222,617 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brian Forde (D)
- Julie Proctor (R)
- Mimi Walters (R)
- Brenton Woolworth (R)
- Ray Gennawey (R)
- Aditya Pai (D)
2018
General election
General election for Orange County Board of Education District 5
Lisa Sparks defeated Mary Navarro, Kimberly Clark, Dan Draitser, and Mike Dalati in the general election for Orange County Board of Education District 5 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lisa Sparks (Nonpartisan) | 56.8 | 81,016 |
| Mary Navarro (Nonpartisan) | 24.8 | 35,346 | ||
| Kimberly Clark (Nonpartisan) | 9.2 | 13,151 | ||
| Dan Draitser (Nonpartisan) | 5.8 | 8,313 | ||
| Mike Dalati (Nonpartisan) | 3.4 | 4,783 | ||
| Total votes: 142,609 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Lisa Sparks did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Lisa Sparks did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Sparks' campaign website stated the following:
| “ |
On the Issues Our taxes are too high, gas is outrageously expensive, and a liberal socialist agenda is hurting the economy. A failure of leadership in Washington, D.C. has hurt Orange County residents and we definitely deserve better. Lower Taxes Californians pay the highest income, sales, and gas taxes. I pledge to vote against every tax increase, work to lower the tax burden on all Californians, and oppose any attempts to increase the federal gas tax. Create Jobs A rampant socialist agenda and over-regulations are hurting California businesses. I’ll promote free market principles that grow jobs in California and spur the economy. Stop Illegal Immigration A strong and secure border makes our country safer. Cities should not work against our nation’s security and shield illegal immigrants. We need to invest in our border and end the practice of sanctuary cities. Take Care of Our Veterans Our veterans are a national treasure and deserve the highest quality of care we can give. I’ll fight to restore accountability at the VA to ensure veterans are getting the necessary healthcare they need and deserve in a timely manner. Prioritize Public Safety Public safety is the most fundamental responsibility of government and I’ll make sure our law enforcement officials have the necessary resources to be tough on crime. I’ll also continue to fight the early release of convicted felons that endanger our families and communities. Establish a Strong National Security Promote peace and prosperity through a strong military and national defense. For America to continue to lead globally, we need to invest in our military and protect our nation from those who attack our ideals. From cyber-attacks to foreign affairs, America needs a defense system built for this century. Make Healthcare Accessible Americans deserve quality, affordable, and accessible health care that covers those with pre-existing conditions and gives Americans access to affordable prescription drugs that they need. Medicare-for-All or the government takeover of healthcare is not the answer when trying to fix our broken system. Improve Education As a mother, I had three children go through the Orange County public school system, and I saw first-hand how broken our education system is. Our classrooms are too full, the curricula is often not innovative with a one size fits all approach that is failing, and our teachers lack the necessary resources our students need to succeed. I’ll fight to ensure Orange County families have school choice, improve the quality of our education, modernize our schools and provide innovative 21st century classrooms, and hold our administrators accountable for student performance.[2] |
” |
| —Lisa Sparks[3] | ||
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Lisa Sparks, PhD," accessed February 2, 2020
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Lisa Sparks 2020 campaign website, "On the Issues," accessed February 2, 2020
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