Lubbock Independent School District elections (2014)
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Three seats on the Lubbock Independent School District board were up for general election on May 10, 2014. In the at-large race, Laura Vinson defeated fellow challengers Boyd Goodloe and Brett Underwood. District 3 and 4 incumbents, Mark Blankenship and James Arnold were each re-elected to their respective seats in unopposed races.[1]
About the district
Lubbock Independent School District is located in Lubbock, Texas. The city's population was 229,573 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.[2]
Demographics
Lubbock outperforms the rest of Texas in terms of higher education attainment but underperforms in terms of median income and poverty rate. The 2010 U.S. Census found that 29.3 percent of Lubbock residents over 25 years old held undergraduate degrees compared to a 26.3 percent rate for the state of Texas. Lubbock had a median income of $42,584 in 2010 compared to $51,563 for Texas. The poverty rate for Lubbock was 21.2 percent in 2010, compared to a 17.4 percent rate for the rest of the state.[2]
| Racial Demographics, 2012[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Lubbock (%) | Texas (%) |
| White | 75.8 | 80.6 |
| Black or African American | 8.6 | 12.3 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Asian | 2.4 | 4.2 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.1 | 38.2 |
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.
Voter and candidate information
The Lubbock Board of Trustees consists of seven members, two of whom serving at-large and five by geographic district. They serve four-year terms. There was no primary election and a general election took place on May 10, 2014 for three seats. Four seats will be on the ballot in May 2016.[3]
Elections
2014
Candidates
At-Large
- Boyd Goodloe
- Graduate, Texas Tech University
- Human Resources Department, Globe Energy Services
- Brett Underwood
- Executive vice president, Trinity Company
- Laura Vinson
- Senior vice president, Prosperity Bank
District 3
- Mark Blankenship
- Incumbent
- Managing partner, Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, LLP
District 4
- James Arnold
- Incumbent
- Executive vice president, Lubbock National Bank
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Laura Vinson |
50.1% | 3,682 | |
| Nonpartisan | Brett Underwood | 36.5% | 2,680 | |
| Nonpartisan | Boyd Goodloe | 13.4% | 984 | |
| Total Votes | 7,346 | |||
| Source: Everything Lubbock, "Election Results (Final) May 10 Lubbock City & School Elections," May 11, 2014 | ||||
Note: Mark Blankenship in District 3 and James Arnold in District 4 won re-election without opposition.
Endorsements
No candidate received an endorsement in this election.
Campaign finance
No candidate filed a campaign finance report with the Texas Ethics Commission.[4]
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Lubbock Independent School District election in 2014:[5]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2014 | First day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
| February 28, 2014 | Last day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
| March 5, 2014 | Last day to withdraw from ballot |
| April 10, 2014 | Due date for first campaign finance report |
| April 10, 2014 | Last day for voter registration with county clerk |
| May 1, 2014 | Last day to request mailed ballot from county clerk |
| May 2, 2014 | Due date for second campaign finance report |
| May 10, 2014 | Election day |
| May 21, 2014 | Final day for canvassing of votes |
| July 15, 2014 | Last campaign finance report for election |
Additional elections on the ballot
The election for various municipal positions in Lubbock County were also on the ballot.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Lubbock + Independent + School + District + Texas"
See also
- Texas
- Lubbock Independent School District, Texas
- Texas school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Lubbock County, Texas ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Texas
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Everything Lubbock, "Election Results (Final) May 10 Lubbock City & School Elections," May 11, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 U.S. Census, "Quick Facts: Lubbock," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ Lubbock Independent School District, "Board of Trustees," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission, "Campaign Finance Reports," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2014 Election Dates," accessed March 20, 2014
| 2014 Lubbock Independent School District Elections | |
| Lubbock County, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-Large: Boyd Goodloe • Brett Underwood • Laura Vinson District 3: Incumbent, Mark Blankenship |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
