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Matt Scruggs
Matt Scruggs ran for the District 2 seat on the Wake County school board in an election held on October 8, 2013.
Biography
Scruggs grew up in North Carolina. At the time of his candidacy, he worked at Carquest Auto Parts while attending Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina.[1]
Elections
2013
Scruggs was defeated by Monika Johnson-Hostler on October 8, 2013.
| Wake County Public School System General Election, 4-year term, District 2, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | 53.9% | 5,015 | ||
| Nonpartisan | Matt Scruggs | 46.1% | 4,281 | |
| Total Votes | 9,296 | |||
| Source: WNCN These results are unofficial | ||||
Endorsements
Scruggs did not receive any endorsements for his campaign.
Campaign finance
Scruggs raised a total of $7,660.80 in campaign contributions.[2]
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Scruggs | $7,660.80 | $4,576.20 | $3,084.60 |
Campaign themes
Scruggs identified the following as his campaign themes:[3]
Neighborhood-based school assignments
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Quality education for all students
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Redemption of the Wake County School Board’s reputation
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Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
Recent news
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