Martha Good
Martha Good was a candidate for an at-large seat on the Cincinnati Schools Board of Education in Ohio. She was defeated during the November 5, 2013 general election.
Biography
Good earned a B.A. in government from Skidmore College in 1967 and a Ph.D. in political science from Brown University in 1975. She later earned a J.D. from the University of Cincinnati in 1985. After receiving her law degree, Good clerked for Judge David S. Porter.
Throughout her career, Good has primarily worked in private practice. During that time, however, she served as a Circuit Mediator for the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit and an arbitrator for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas. She has also been a professor of Political Science at Miami University. At the time of her candidacy, Good was an Adjunct Professor Law at the University of Cincinnati. She is also a staff attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio. Good is the mother of three children who graduated from Cincinnati schools.[1][2][3]
Awards and associations
- President of Board, Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House
- Parent Advisory Board, Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra
- Member, Cincinnati Women's Political Caucus
- Member, National Organization for Women
- Member, Women's Campaign Forum
- Member, Amnesty International
- Member, American Civil Liberties Union[3]
Elections
2013
Good sought election to the board against eight other candidates on November 5, 2013.
Results
| Cincinnati Board of Education, At-large, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Melanie Bates Incumbent |
18.1% | 27,469 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ericka Copeland-Dansby |
14.8% | 22,455 | |
| Nonpartisan | Elisa Hoffman |
13.8% | 20,861 | |
| Nonpartisan | Daniel Minera |
10.9% | 16,537 | |
| Nonpartisan | Marcia A. Futel | 10.1% | 15,368 | |
| Nonpartisan | Betsy Shank | 9.7% | 14,752 | |
| Nonpartisan | Martha Good | 9.2% | 13,909 | |
| Nonpartisan | Sally O'Callaghan | 8.3% | 12,621 | |
| Nonpartisan | Victoria Straughn | 5% | 7,540 | |
| Total Votes | 151,512 | |||
| Source: Hamilton County, Ohio Board of Elections, "Official Results," accessed December 13, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Good reported $73.42 in contributions but no expenditures to the Ohio Secretary of State, which left her campaign with $73.42 on hand.[4]
2012
- See also: Ohio judicial elections, 2012
Good was defeated by incumbent Pat Fischer (R) in the general election for the Ohio Court of Appeals District 1 seat on November 6, 2012, receiving 45.57 percent of the vote.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Fischer |
54.4% | 172,106 | |
| Democrat | Martha Good | 45.6% | 144,079 | |
| Total Votes | 316,185 | |||
| Source: Hamilton County Board of Elections, "Cumulative Report," November 26, 2012 | ||||
Cincinnati Bar Association judicial candidate ratings
The following table lists Good's judicial candidate rankings in 2012, which were conducted by the Cincinnati Bar Association:[7]
| Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrity, Character & Objectivity | 37% | 14% | 24% | 25% |
| Legal Experience, Knowledge & Ability | 24% | 17% | 21% | 38% |
| Respect for/courtesy to Litigants, Counsel & Witnesses | 33% | 22% | 17% | 27% |
| Diligence | 25% | 16% | 22% | 37% |
2011
- See also: Ohio judicial elections, 2011
Good was defeated by incumbent Russell Mock in the general election on November 8, 2011, receiving only 37.6 percent of the vote.[8][9]
2010
- Main article: Ohio judicial elections, 2010
Good ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. She was defeated by Sylvia Sieve Hendon in the general election.[10][11]
Campaign themes
2013
In an interview with the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area, Good explained how she would improve district schools:[12]
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"We need to ensure that every dollar spent maximizes student academic achievement. Current spending should be evaluated and funds should be re-purposed for maximum direct impact to make schools effective institutions for nurturing each child's unique skills and talents. We need the best possible teacher in every classroom. We should stop preparing for tests and focus on fostering real learning and competence. We also need to engage parents and the community in educating all children for the benefit of both the children and the community. Finally we must ensure that all students participate in sports, art, music and other activities." |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Martha + Good + Cincinnati + Schools"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Martha Good," accessed September 12, 2013
- ↑ Smart Voter, "Cincinnati City School District Voter Information," accessed September 13, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Martha Good for Ohio Court of Appeals Judge, "Home," accessed December 1, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Elections & Voting: Campaign Finance," accessed December 26, 2013
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official Election Results, 11/6/2012: Judge of Court of Appeals," accessed December 1, 2012
- ↑ Hamilton County Board of Elections, "2012 Primary Election candidates," accessed December 1, 2012
- ↑ Cincinnati Bar Association, "2012 Judicial Candidate Ratings," accessed December 1, 2012
- ↑ Hamilton County Board of Elections, "Unofficial Results, 11/8/2011," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Hamilton County Board of Elections, "Candidates 2011 General Election," accessed October 18, 2011
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Live Unofficial Election Results," accessed November 2, 2010
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Primary election results," accessed October 20, 2010
- ↑ Smart Voter, "Martha Good Answers Questions," accessed September 13, 2013
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