North East Independent School District elections (2014)
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Three seats on the North East Independent School District board were up for general election on May 10, 2014. Incumbent Edd White triumphed over challenger Bob Coster in the District 2 race. District 3 candidate Sandi Wolff and District 7 incumbent Brigitte Perkins were elected by default, as both were running unopposed.[1]
About the district
North East Independent School District is located in Bexar County, Texas. The county seat of Bexar County is San Antonio. The county's population was 1,714,773 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.[2]
Demographics
Bexar County underperforms in comparision to the rest of Texas slightly in terms of higher education attainment, median income and poverty rate. The 2010 U.S. Census found that 25.9 percent of Bexar County residents over 25 years old held undergraduate degrees compared to a 26.3 percent rate for the state of Texas. Bexar County had a median income of $49,141 in 2010 compared to $51,563 for Texas. The poverty rate for Bexar County was 17.8 percent in 2010 compared to a 17.4 percent rate for the rest of the state.[2]
| Racial Demographics, 2012[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Bexar County (%) | Texas (%) |
| White | 85.6 | 80.6 |
| Black or African American | 8.1 | 12.3 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Asian | 2.7 | 4.2 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.1 | 38.2 |
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 North East Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected by district. They serve four-year terms. There was no primary election and a general election took place on May 10, 2014, for three seats.[3]
A member of the board must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the district. An individual seeking office must be a resident of the state for 12 months and a resident of the district for six months, prior to the last date on which the candidate could file to be listed on the ballot.[4]
Elections
2014
Candidates
District 2
- Bob Coster
- Business owner
- Edd White
- Incumbent
- Retired counselor, teacher and administrator
District 3
- Sandi Wolff
- Senior strategy analyst, San Antonio Water System
District 7
- Brigitte Perkins
- Incumbent
- Realtor
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Edd White Incumbent |
63.6% | 583 | |
| Nonpartisan | Bob Coster | 36.4% | 333 | |
| Total Votes | 916 | |||
| Source: Bexar County, Texas, "Official Results," accessed June 23, 2014 | ||||
Note: Sandi Wolff in District 3 and Brigitte Perkins in District 7 won their seats without opposition.
Endorsements
No candidate received an endorsement in this election.
Campaign finance
No candidate filed a campaign finance report with the Texas Ethics Commission.[5]
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the North East Independent School District election in 2014:[6]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2014 | First day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
| February 28, 2014 | Last day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
| March 5, 2014 | Last day to withdraw from ballot |
| April 10, 2014 | Due date for first campaign finance report |
| April 10, 2014 | Last day for voter registration with county clerk |
| May 1, 2014 | Last day to request mailed ballot from county clerk |
| May 2, 2014 | Due date for second campaign finance report |
| May 10, 2014 | Election day |
| May 21, 2014 | Final day for canvassing of votes |
| July 15, 2014 | Last campaign finance report for election |
Additional elections on the ballot
The election for various municipal positions in Bexar County will also be on the ballot.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "North + East + Independent + School + District + Texas"
See also
- Texas
- North East Independent School District, Texas
- Texas school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Bexar County, Texas ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Texas
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Bexar County, Texas, "Unofficial Results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 U.S. Census, "Quick Facts: Bexar County," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ North East Independent School District, "NEISD Board of Trustees," accessed March 27, 2014
- ↑ North East Independent School District, "Board Member Qualifications," accessed March 27, 2014
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission, "Campaign Finance Reports," accessed March 27, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2014 Election Dates," accessed March 20, 2014
| 2014 North East Independent School District Elections | |
| Bexar County, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 2: Bob Coster • Incumbent, Edd White District 7: Incumbent, Brigitte Perkins |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
