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Michael Poke was a candidate for at-large representative on the Bloomington Public Schools school board in Minnesota. Poke was defeated in the at-large general election on November 7, 2017.

Poke previously ran for a seat on the board and was defeated in the general election on November 3, 2015.

Elections

2017

See also: Bloomington Public Schools elections (2017)

Four of the seven seats on the Bloomington Public Schools school board in Minnesota were up for nonpartisan general election on November 7, 2017. Incumbents Tom Bennett, Jim Sorum, and Dawn Steigauf won re-election to their seats. Newcomer Beth Beebe also won a seat. Challengers John Moravec, Julie Morse, Michael Poke, Paige Rohman, Dan Stirratt, Jane Stoa, and Marcia Sytsma were defeated in the election.[1]

Results

Bloomington Public Schools,
At-large General Election, 4-year terms, 2017
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Tom Bennett Incumbent 13.29% 5,473
Green check mark transparent.png Dawn Steigauf Incumbent 12.03% 4,955
Green check mark transparent.png Beth Beebe 11.94% 4,919
Green check mark transparent.png Jim Sorum Incumbent 11.35% 4,674
John Moravec 10.87% 4,478
Dan Stirratt 8.78% 3,616
Paige Rohman 7.42% 3,055
Marcia Sytsma 6.55% 2,697
Michael Poke 6.42% 2,646
Jane Stoa 5.68% 2,338
Julie Morse 5.23% 2,156
Write-in votes 0.46% 189
Total Votes 41,196
Source: Bloomington Public Schools, "Minutes Of The Regular Meeting Of The School Board Independent School District 271," November 13, 2017

Funding

See also: Campaign finance in the Bloomington Public Schools election

Poke reported $1,780.00 in contributions and $1,766.50 in expenditures to the Bloomington Public Schools, which left his campaign with $13.50 on hand in the election.[2]

Endorsements

Poke was endorsed by the SEIU Minnesota State Council.[3]

2015

See also: Bloomington Public Schools elections (2015)

The election in Bloomington featured three of the seven seats on the board up for general election on November 3, 2015.

The seats of incumbents Maureen Bartolotta, Dick Bergstrom, and Nelly Korman were up for election. All three incumbents filed to run for re-election. They defeated challengers Michael Poke, Nicole Robinson, Paige Rohman, and Carmelisa Scott for the three at-large seats.

Results

Bloomington Public Schools, At-Large, General Election, 2015
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Nelly Korman Incumbent 22.3% 4,052
Green check mark transparent.png Maureen Bartolotta Incumbent 20.3% 3,686
Green check mark transparent.png Dick Bergstrom Incumbent 19.3% 3,506
Paige Rohman 13.0% 2,359
Nicole Robinson 9.8% 1,772
Michael Poke 9.6% 1,749
Carmelisa Scott 5.2% 936
Write-in votes 0.58% 106
Total Votes 18,166
Source: Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, "Local Results in Hennepin County," accessed November 4, 2015
These election results are not official and will be updated when certified results are available. You can submit certified results by contacting us.

Funding

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Endorsements

Poke was endorsed by SEIU Local 284 and the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO.[4][5]

Campaign themes

2015

Poke completed a survey conducted by The Sun Current:

Q. Why are you seeking election to the Bloomington Board of Education?

I want to bring my support and ideals to help our schools be the best in Minnesota, bring the schools and community together to be the best, and keep our families here in Bloomington to help make that big jump in narrowing the achievement gap.

Q. Are you satisfied with the board’s budget decisions for the 2015-16 school year?

I’m an outsider looking in. It’s hard for me to say anything about that right now. Once I continue to read and learn more about some decisions I can speak about it.

Q. What could the district do to better meet the needs of its students?

Get together once a month to sit down and talk about the concern of our kids, from them, without the stress of the parents and teachers. Do not just talk but walk the walk, be there for all our kids, give them all the opportunity to succeed in our education system, to feel like they are part of the growth of our community and our education programs.[6]

Sun Current survey (2015)[7]

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