Montgomery Public Schools elections (2014)
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Two seats on the Montgomery Public Schools school board were up for primary election on June 3, 2014, and were up for general election on November 4, 2014.
Newcomer Lesa Keith defeated incumbent Heather Sellers in the Republican primary for the District 1 seat. Incumbent Robert Porterfield defeated challenger Timothy E. Bass in the Democratic primary for the District 6 seat. Porterfield went on to defeat Independent candidate Deena Weston in the general election.
About the district
- See also: Montgomery Public Schools, Alabama
Montgomery Public Schools is located in Montgomery County, Alabama. Montgomery County is home to 226,659 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau.[1] In the 2011-2012 school year, Montgomery Public Schools was the third-largest school district in Alabama and served 31,359 students.[2]
Demographics
Montgomery County outperformed the rest of Alabama in terms of higher education achievement in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 30.9 percent of Montgomery County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 22.3 percent for Alabama as a whole. The median household income in Montgomery County was $44,401 compared to $43,160 for the state of Alabama. The poverty rate in Montgomery County was 20.4 percent compared to 18.1 percent for the entire state.[1]
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Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Voter and candidate information
The Montgomery school board consists of seven members elected by geographic electoral districts to six-year terms. The primary election was held on June 3, 2014, and the general election was held on November 4, 2014. Two seats were on the ballot in 2014.[4]
The filing deadline for school board candidates to get on the ballot in the primary election was February 7, 2014.[5]
Elections
2014
Candidates
District 1
- Incumbent
- Graduate, University of Mississippi
- Advertising Executive
- Graduate, Auburn University, AUM
- Success Coach, South University
District 6
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Alabama State University
- Teacher
- Graduate, Samford University
- Graduate, Ashford University
Election results
General: District 1
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Lesa Keith |
97.5% | 5,026 | |
| Independent | Write-in votes | 2.5% | 130 | |
| Total Votes | 5,156 | |||
| Source: Margaret Koenig, "Email correspondence with Daniel A. Baxter, Montgomery County Director of Elections," December 31, 2014 | ||||
General: District 6
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Porterfield Incumbent |
67% | 6,221 | |
| Independent | Deena Weston | 32.9% | 3,055 | |
| Independent | Write-in votes | 0.1% | 11 | |
| Total Votes | 9,287 | |||
| Source: Margaret Koenig, "Email correspondence with Daniel A. Baxter, Montgomery County Director of Elections," December 31, 2014 | ||||
Primary: District 1
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lesa Keith |
58.3% | 1,778 | |
| Republican | Heather Sellers Incumbent | 41.7% | 1,272 | |
| Total Votes | 3,050 | |||
| Source: Montgomery County Election Center, "2014 - Primary Election - OFFICIAL," August 8, 2014 | ||||
Primary: District 6
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Porterfield Incumbent |
78.6% | 2,254 | |
| Democratic | Timothy E. Bass | 21.4% | 613 | |
| Total Votes | 2,867 | |||
| Source: Montgomery County Election Center, "2014 - Primary Election - OFFICIAL," August 8, 2014 | ||||
Endorsements
No candidate received any official endorsements in this election.
Campaign finance
Candidates received a total of $12,125.64 and spent a total of $1,464.73 during the election, according to the Alabama Secretary of State.[6]
In the District 1 race, candidates received a total of $12,125.64 and spent a total of $1,464.73.[6]
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Sellers | $10,294.42 | $170.62 | $10,048.80 |
| Lesa Keith | $1,876.22 | $1,294.11 | $582.11 |
In the District 6 race, no candidates filed a campaign finance report with the Alabama Secretary of State.[6]
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Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Montgomery Public Schools election in 2014:[7]
| Deadline | Event |
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| May 23, 2014 | Voter registration ends |
| May 29, 2014 | Last day for voter to make application for an absentee ballot |
| June 2, 2014 | Last day for voter to hand-deliver or postmark an absentee ballot |
| June 3, 2014 | Primary Election Day |
| October 24, 2014 | Voter registration deadline |
| October 30, 2014 | Last day for voter to make application for an absentee ballot |
| November 3, 2014 | Last day for voter to hand-deliver or postmark an absentee ballot |
| November 4, 2014 | General election day |
Additional elections on the ballot
In addition to the school board election, residents of Montgomery county voted in races for U.S. House, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Alabama Secretary of State, Alabama House of Representatives, State Auditor, Public Service Commission, State Executive Republican Committee and State Executive Democratic Committee.[8]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Montgomery + Public + Schools + Alabama"
See also
- Alabama
- Montgomery Public Schools, Alabama
- Alabama school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Montgomery County, Alabama ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Alabama
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States Census Bureau, "Montgomery County, Alabama," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed May 22, 2014
- ↑ Montgomery County Board of Registrars, "Elected Officials," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ AL.com, "2014 Elections: Candidates qualify for election in Mobile, Baldwin counties," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Alabama Secretary of State, "Alabama Electronic Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA) Reporting System," accessed May 22, 2014
- ↑ Mobile County Probate Court's Election Information page, "Alabama Voter Guide 2014, accessed May 19, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Sample Ballots," accessed May 22, 2014
| 2014 Montgomery Public Schools Elections | |
| Montgomery County, Alabama | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 1: • Incumbent, Heather Sellers • Lesa Keith District 6: • Incumbent, Robert Porterfield • Timothy E. Bass |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
