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Newton County Schools elections (2014)
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Three seats on the Newton County Board of Education were up for general election on November 4, 2014. There was a primary election on May 20, 2014, though all three seats were unopposed in 2014. District 1 candidate Stan Edwards (R), District 3 incumbent Shakila Henderson-Baker (D) and District 5 incumbent Abigail Coggin won their primaries without opposition.
About the district
- See also: Newton County Schools, Georgia
Newton County Schools is located in Newton County, Georgia. The county seat of Newton County is Covington. Newton County was home to 102,446 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau.[1] Newton County Schools was the 21st-largest school district in Georgia, serving 19,168 students during the 2011-2012 school year.[2]
Demographics
Newton County underperformed in comparison to the rest of Georgia in terms of higher education achievement in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 19.1 percent of Newton County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 27.8 percent for Georgia as a whole. The median household income in Newton County was $51,336 compared to $49,604 for the state of Georgia. The poverty rate in Newton County was 14.6 percent compared to 17.4 percent for the entire state.[1]
| Racial Demographics, 2012[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Newton County (%) | Georgia (%) |
| White | 54.9 | 62.8 |
| Black or African American | 41.8 | 31.2 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Asian | 1.1 | 3.5 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8 | 9.2 |
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 Newton County Board of Education consists of five members elected to four-year terms. Each member is elected to a specific geographic district. There was a primary election on May 20, 2014, and the general election was held on November 4, 2014. Three seats are up for election in 2014.[3]
Candidates began to file affidavits of candidacy on March 3, 2014. The filing deadline for school board candidates to get on the ballot in the general election was March 7, 2014.[4]
Elections
2014
Candidates
District 1
- Graduate, University of Phoenix
- Global support manager, AT&T
District 3
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Fort Valley State University and Troy University
- Mental health clinician
District 5
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Emory University
Election results
General: District 1
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Stan Edwards |
100% | 5,043 | |
| Total Votes | 5,043 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State, "Newton County Official Election Results," accessed December 19, 2014 | ||||
General: District 3
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Shakila Henderson-Baker Incumbent |
100% | 4,829 | |
| Total Votes | 4,829 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State, "Newton County Official Election Results," accessed December 19, 2014 | ||||
General: District 5
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Abigail Coggin Incumbent |
100% | 4,717 | |
| Total Votes | 4,717 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State, "Newton County Official Election Results," accessed December 19, 2014 | ||||
Primary: District 1
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stan Edwards |
100% | 1,501 | |
| Total Votes | 1,501 | |||
| Source: Newton County Board of Elections, "Election Night Summary Report for May 20, 2014, Primary Election," May 27, 2014 | ||||
Primary: District 3
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Shakila Henderson-Baker Incumbent |
100% | 892 | |
| Total Votes | 892 | |||
| Source: Newton County Board of Elections, "Election Night Summary Report for May 20, 2014, Primary Election," May 27, 2014 | ||||
Primary: District 5
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Abigail Coggin Incumbent |
100% | 1,245 | |
| Total Votes | 1,245 | |||
| Source: Newton County Board of Elections, "Election Night Summary Report for May 20, 2014, Primary Election," May 27, 2014 | ||||
Endorsements
No candidates received official endorsements in this election.
Campaign finance
Candidates reported no contributions or expenditures to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission as of May 20, 2014.
Past elections
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Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Newton County Schools election in 2014:[4]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| March 3, 2014 | First day to file nominating petitions |
| March 7, 2014 | Last day to file nominating petitions |
| April 21, 2014 | Last day to register to vote in the general election |
| April 28, 2014 | Advance voting begins |
| May 20, 2014 | Primary election |
| July 22, 2014 | Runoff election (if needed) |
| November 4, 2014 | General election |
Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Georgia elections, 2014
The school board election shared the ballot with county, state and national primary elections on May 20, 2014. The primary ballot included races for Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia State Senate. There were also state executive elections including races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. The May 20, 2014, election also selected candidates for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.[5]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Newton + County + Schools + Georgia"
See also
- Georgia
- Newton County Schools, Georgia
- Georgia school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Newton County, Georgia ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Georgia
- Flurry of school board elections heading to ballots in Georgia, New York
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States Census Bureau, "Newton County, Georgia," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Newton Citizen, "Candidates qualify in Newton, Rockdale," March 8, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Georgia Secretary of State, "2014 Elections and Voter Registration Calendar," accessed May 8, 2014
- ↑ Newton County, "Board of Elections," accessed May 20, 2014
| 2014 Newton County Schools Elections | |
| Newton County, Georgia | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 1: • Stan Edwards District 3: • Shakila Henderson-Baker |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
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