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Michael W. Hughes
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Michael W. Hughes is the District 4 member of the Sullivan County Board of Education in Tennessee. He won the general election on August 7, 2014.
Elections
2014
- See also: Sullivan County Schools elections (2014)
The general election in Sullivan County featured three seats up for election on August 7, 2014. Michael W. Hughes won the District 4 seat, defeating challenger Bruce Reed and incumbent Robyn Ivester. Incumbents Dan Wells and Jerry Greene won their elections unopposed, retaining their Districts 2 and 6 seats respectively.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Michael W. Hughes |
47.9% | 1,362 | |
| Nonpartisan | Robyn Ivester Incumbent | 38.5% | 1,094 | |
| Nonpartisan | Bruce Reed | 13.6% | 388 | |
| Total Votes | 2,844 | |||
| Source: Sullivan County Election Commission, "Cumulative Report — Official," accessed February 23, 2015 | ||||
Funding
The Sullivan County Election Commission does not publish and freely disclose school board candidate campaign finance reports.
Endorsements
Hughes did not receive any endorsements during the election.
2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Betty Combs Incumbent |
55.6% | 862 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael W. Hughes | 44.4% | 689 | |
| Total Votes | 1,551 | |||
| Source: Sullivan County Election Commission, "Cumulative Report — Official," August 14, 2012 | ||||
Recent news
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Footnotes
| 2014 Sullivan County Schools Elections | |
| Sullivan County, Tennessee | |
| Election date: | August 7, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 2: • Incumbent, Dan Wells District 4: • Incumbent, Robyn Ivester • Michael W. Hughes • Bruce Reed |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
