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Myra Ortiz

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Myra Ortiz is the former District A member of the Lawrence School Committee. She won a write-in campaign in the general election on November 5, 2013.
Biography
Myra Ortiz resides in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Ortiz earned her Associate's degree in business management from Northern Essex Community College and her Bachelor's degree in organizational management and leadership from Southern New Hampshire University.[1]
Elections
2013
- See also: Lawrence Public Schools elections (2013)
Myra Ortiz won the District A seat unopposed in the general election on November 5, 2013. She started a write-in campaign after no candidates filed for the seat.
Results
Lawrence Public Schools, District A General Election, 2-year term, 2013 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Nonpartisan | ![]() |
98.1% | 1,505 | |
Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 1.9% | 29 | |
Total Votes | 1,534 | |||
Source: City of Lawrence, Massachusetts, "Official Election Results," accessed December 18, 2013 |
Funding
Myra Ortiz began the race with an existing debt of $300.00. She reported $405.13 in contributions and $305.13 in expenditures to the Lawrence Election Division, which left her campaign with $205.13 in debt.[2]
Endorsements
Myra Ortiz did not receive any official endorsements for her campaign.
Recent news
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