Maddie Names
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Maddie Names is an at-large representative on the Puyallup School District school board in Washington. Names won a first term in the at-large general election on November 7, 2017.
Biography
Names' experience includes working as an executive search professional with Nordstrom and serving as the Carson PTA president. She graduated from Brigham Young University.[1]
Elections
2017
Two of the five seats on the Puyallup School District school board in Washington were up for at-large general election on November 7, 2017. A primary election for Position 1 was held on August 1, 2017, because more than two candidates filed for the seat.
The Position 1 seat saw Maddie Names and Mike Leuzzi defeat Nathaniel Downes and Sheila Wynn in the primary. Names went on to win the seat in the general. Position 4 board member Kathy Yang filed for re-election and defeated challenger Bart Johnson.[2]
Results
| Puyallup School District, Position 1 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Maddie Names |
60.60% | 10,752 |
| Mike Leuzzi | 39.40% | 6,992 |
| Total Votes | 17,744 | |
| Source: Pierce County, Washington, "November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed November 30, 2017 | ||
| Puyallup School District, Position 1 Primary Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Maddie Names |
49.55% | 6,294 |
| Mike Leuzzi |
26.40% | 3,353 |
| Sheila Wynn | 14.86% | 1,888 |
| Nathaniel Downes | 8.77% | 1,114 |
| Write-in votes | 0.43% | 54 |
| Total Votes | 12,703 | |
| Source: Pierce County Elections, "Statement of Votes Cast by Geography: Pierce County, Washington, Primary Election, Aug 01, 2017," accessed August 18, 2017 | ||
Funding
Names opted for mini reporting in this election, according to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission.[3] Candidates who opted for this had to keep a record of their contributors and expenditures, but were not required to report them. If they raised and spent more than $5,000 in aggregate or received more than $500 from any one contributor, including themselves, they would have had to switch their filing status from mini to full reporting.[4]
Endorsements
Names received an official endorsement from the Washington Education Association.[5]
Campaign themes
2017
Names submitted the following statement to the Pierce County voters' guide:[1]
| “ | Education should be engaging and supported by caring individuals, who are mindful of every child’s best interest. I believe positive partnerships and strategic vision set the foundation for educational success. As a parent, volunteer and advocate, I have been active in the Puyallup community for 17 years. From the time my kids stepped into kindergarten I have built strong partnerships and relationships with teachers, district administration, parents, PTA and community. I was proud to Co-Chair the Citizens Committee, which helped pass the recent bond garnering new school construction, and adding 100 new classrooms. Student success today, is community success tomorrow; we must make decisions that are in the best interest for all students. Collaboration, partnerships and communication are essential. Puyallup schools will be tackling many complex issues in the coming years, including; advancing student technology, equality, overcrowding, new boundaries, and student safety. These decisions take research, objective analysis, and personal reflection on what serves students and our community best. As a school board member, I will fight for every student and value the abiding trust and stewardship this position entails. I would be honored, to be your voice on the Puyallup School Board, thank you for your consideration.[6] | ” |
| —Maddie Names (2017)[1] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Pierce County, "2017 Primary Election Voters' Guide," accessed June 26, 2017
- ↑ Pierce County, "Candidates Who Filed," accessed May 24, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed October 16, 2017
- ↑ Washington State Public Disclosure Commission, "New Candidates," accessed June 22, 2017
- ↑ Washington Education Association, "2017 WEA-PAC Election Endorsements," accessed November 6, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Puyallup School District elections in 2017 | |
| Pierce County, Washington | |
| Election date: | Primary: August 1, 2017 General: November 7, 2017 |
| Candidates: | Position 1: Nathaniel Downes • Mike Leuzzi • Maddie Names • Sheila Wynn Position 4: Incumbent, Kathy Yang • Bart Johnson |
| Important information: | What's at stake? |
