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Michael Lukas
Michael Lukas was an at-large member of the Charles County Public Schools in Maryland. He assumed office in 2010.
Lukas ran for re-election for an at-large seat of the Charles County Public Schools in Maryland. He won in the general election on November 4, 2014.
Biography
Lukas earned his B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland-College Park. He has also earned a graduate degree in systems engineering from George Mason University. Lukas is an engineer and program manager with the Naval Surface Warfare Center. He also volunteers time with the Greater Waldorf Jaycees and Relay for Life. Lukas and his wife have one child.[1]
Elections
2014
Michael Lukas ran in the June 24, 2014, primary against 19 other candidates. Board members Roberta S. Wise, Maura H. Cook, Patricia Bowie, Pamela Pedersen and Donald Wade did not file for re-election. Michael Lukas won the general election on November 4, 2014.
Results
General
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Jennifer S. Abell Incumbent |
11.8% | 25,609 | |
| Nonpartisan | Victoria Talley Kelly |
10% | 21,572 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Lukas Incumbent |
9.1% | 19,781 | |
| Nonpartisan | Virginia McGraw |
8.9% | 19,363 | |
| Nonpartisan | Barbara Palko |
7.5% | 16,256 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark Crawford |
7.4% | 16,106 | |
| Nonpartisan | Margaret T. Marshall |
7% | 15,247 | |
| Nonpartisan | Robert Michael Pitts | 6.4% | 13,857 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael A. Wilson | 6.2% | 13,477 | |
| Nonpartisan | Lorina Harris | 6.1% | 13,113 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jason Henry Sr. | 5.1% | 11,010 | |
| Nonpartisan | Karla M. Kornegay | 4.9% | 10,692 | |
| Nonpartisan | Melissa Pascarella | 4.8% | 10,437 | |
| Nonpartisan | Stephen Ziegler | 4.6% | 9,970 | |
| Total Votes | 216,490 | |||
| Source: Charles County Board of Elections, "2014 Gubernatorial General Election Summary Report," accessed December 20, 2014 | ||||
Primary
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Jennifer S. Abell Incumbent |
10.1% | 10,806 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Lukas Incumbent |
8.5% | 9,124 | |
| Nonpartisan | Virginia McGraw |
8.1% | 8,701 | |
| Nonpartisan | Victoria Talley Kelly |
8.1% | 8,659 | |
| Nonpartisan | Margaret T. Marshall |
6.2% | 6,579 | |
| Nonpartisan | Barbara Palko |
6% | 6,434 | |
| Nonpartisan | Robert Michael Pitts |
5.4% | 5,818 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark Crawford |
5.2% | 5,582 | |
| Nonpartisan | Melissa Pascarella |
4.2% | 4,436 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jason Henry Sr. |
4% | 4,290 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael A. Wilson |
4% | 4,262 | |
| Nonpartisan | Lorina Harris |
3.9% | 4,153 | |
| Nonpartisan | Stephen Ziegler |
3.8% | 4,062 | |
| Nonpartisan | Karla M. Kornegay |
3.7% | 3,909 | |
| Nonpartisan | Richard Wallace | 3.6% | 3,807 | |
| Nonpartisan | Derrick Terry | 3.6% | 3,798 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jocelyn Mann Denyer | 3.3% | 3,527 | |
| Nonpartisan | Betsy Marie Eubanks | 3.2% | 3,440 | |
| Nonpartisan | Marcus Tillman | 3.1% | 3,273 | |
| Nonpartisan | Carl Blumenstein | 2% | 2,169 | |
| Total Votes | 106,829 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Charles County," July 16, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Lukas began the race with an existing account balance of $536.37 from his previous campaigns. He reported $20.38 in monetary contributions, $673.22 in-kind contributions but no expenditures to the Maryland State Board of Elections, which left his campaign with $556.75 on hand as of August 19, 2014.[2]
Endorsements
Lukas received the endorsement of the Education Association of Charles County for the June 24, 2014, primary election.[3] He was also endorsed by Parents Choice of Maryland.[4]
2010
| Charles County Public Schools, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Roberta Wise |
9.9% | 22,885 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jennifer S. Abell |
9.6% | 22,154 | |
| Nonpartisan | Maura H. Cook |
8.8% | 20,269 | |
| Nonpartisan | Pamela A. Pedersen |
8.7% | 20,056 | |
| Nonpartisan | Donald M. Wade |
8.6% | 19,954 | |
| Nonpartisan | Patricia Bowe |
7.7% | 17,821 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Lukas |
7.6% | 17,663 | |
| Nonpartisan | Barb Cooksey-Feeney | 7.2% | 16,599 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael A. Wilson | 6.5% | 14,928 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Green | 6.2% | 14,280 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jason Henry Sr. | 5.7% | 13,164 | |
| Nonpartisan | Sue Richards | 5.7% | 13,127 | |
| Nonpartisan | Narain Kumar Mathur | 4% | 9,261 | |
| Nonpartisan | Paul Edward Donato | 4% | 9,171 | |
| Total Votes | 231,332 | |||
| Source: Charles County Board of Elections, "Election Summary Report," November 29, 2010 | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
Lukas provided the following answers to questions from the League of Women Voters:
How do your qualifications and experience prepare you for the duties of this office?
| “ | I am an incumbent who understands the Charles County school system and its requirements. My knowledge of local and national educational issues will ensure that the needs of our system are met. As a line manager and project manager for the Navy, I know how to work with people and manage large budgets. I have proven leadership ability and look to build consensus.[5][6] | ” |
| —Michael Lukas's responses to Vote 411 Voter Guide questions (2014) | ||
If elected, what would be your priorities for this office?
| “ | I will work with local and state government to obtain adequate funding for Charles County public schools. Our expected growth and aging infrastructure must keep pace with student needs. I will ensure that academic rigor is paramount in the school system. I will continue to foster community and parental involvement as part of a child's educational system.[5][6] | ” |
| —Michael Lukas's responses to Vote 411 Voter Guide questions (2014) | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Charles County Board of Education, "Board Members," accessed May 8, 2014
- ↑ Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System, "View Filed Reports," accessed October 20, 2014
- ↑ Education Association of Charles County, "Endorsed Candidates-2014," accessed May 8, 2014
- ↑ Parents Choice of Maryland, "Voting Guide for Charles County," accessed October 21, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 League of Women Voters, "Vote 411 Voter Guide: Charles County Board of Education," accessed October 20, 2014
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| 2014 Charles County Public Schools Elections | |
| La Plata, Maryland | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Jennifer S. Abell • Carl Blumenstein • Mark Crawford • Jocelyn Mann Denyer • Betsy Marie Eubanks • Lorina Harris • Jason Henry Sr. • Victoria Talley Kelly • Karla M. Kornegay • Michael Lukas • Margaret T. Marshall • Virginia McGraw • Barbara Palko • Melissa Pascarella • Robert Michael Pitts • Derrick Terry • Marcus Tillman • Richard Wallace • Michael A. Wilson • Stephen Ziegler |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
