Michael Z. Lowenstein
Michael Z. Lowenstein was a candidate for the District D seat on the Mesa County Valley School District 51 School Board in Colorado. He lost election to the board against challenger Tom Parrish on November 5, 2013.
Biography
Lowenstein has a Bachelor's degree in chemistry from Oberlin College, as well as a Master's and doctorate in Chemistry and Physics from Arizona State University. He was a chemistry professor at Adams State College for thirteen years and also spent a year as a visiting professor of Civil Engineering at Colorado State University. Since his retirement, Lowenstein has been active in the district, serving as a substitute teacher. He also participates in The 500 Plan to tutor elementary students in reading, and as a volunteer at the McConnell Math and Science Center. He has two children and has been married to his wife, Bette, for 51 years.[1]
Elections
2013
Lowenstein was defeated by fellow newcomer Tom Parrish for the District D seat on November 5, 2013.
Results
| Mesa County Valley School District 51, District D General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Tom Parrish |
59.1% | 21,628 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Z. Lowenstein | 40.9% | 14,966 | |
| Total Votes | 36,594 | |||
| Source: Mesa County, Colorado, "2013 Coordinated Election," accessed December 16, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Lowenstein reported $9,155.23 in contributions and $9,155.23 in expenditures to the Colorado Secretary of State, which left his campaign with no cash on hand.[2]
Endorsements
Lowenstein was endorsed by the Mesa County Republican Women.[3]
Campaign themes
Lowenstein stated the following about his campaign priorities on his website:[4]
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Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Michael + Lowenstein + Mesa + County + Valley + School + District + 51"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Mike Lowenstein for School Board, "Experience," accessed November 1, 2013
- ↑ Colorado TRACER, "Candidate Detail," accessed December 19, 2013
- ↑ Emily Shockley, The Daily Sentinel, "Mesa County Democrats shun endorsements in school races," published October 7, 2013
- ↑ Mike Lowenstein for School Board, "Home," accessed November 1, 2013
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