Olentangy Local School District elections (2013)
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Two seats on the Olentangy Local School District Board were up for election on November 5, 2013. Incumbents Dave King and Julie Wagner Feasel kept their seats, defeating challengers Brian Helwig and Katy Barricklow for the two at-large seats.
About the district
- See also: Olentangy Local School District, Ohio
Olentangy Local School District in Olentangy is located in Delaware County, which is situated in central Ohio. The county's population was 146,156 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.[1]
Demographics
In terms of graduation rate, average household income and poverty rate, Delaware County overperformed in these areas by a fairly wide margin. The graduation rate was 95.9% compared to 87.8% statewide. The average household income was $90,022 compared to $48,071 in the entire state. The poverty rate was 4.5%, while the poverty rate for Ohio was 14.8%.[2]
| Racial Demographics, 2010[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Delaware County (%) | Ohio (%) |
| White | 89.8 | 83.4 |
| Asian | 4.7 | 1.8 |
| Black | 3.5 | 12.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| American Indian | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Two or More Races | 2.3 | 2.0 |
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.
Method of board member selection
The Olentangy Local School Board is composed of five members that are elected at-large. There was no primary election on September 10, 2013 and the general election was held on November 5, 2013. Two seats on the board were up for election in 2013.
Candidates for the Olentangy Local School Board must be 18 years old, a resident of the district and not hold city office concurrent to board service.[3]
Elections
2013
Candidates
Four candidates declared their intentions to run for two at-large seats on the Olentangy Local School Board.
- Katy Barricklow
- Graduate, Ohio State University
- Local committee member
- Brian Helwig
- VP of Operations
- Volunteer EMT
- Dave King
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Ohio University
- Architect, business owner
- Julie Wagner Feasel
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Saint Mary's College
- VP of Communications
Election results
| Olentangy Local School District, At-large General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Julie Wagner Feasel Incumbent |
36.4% | 8,095 | |
| Nonpartisan | Dave King Incumbent |
33.3% | 7,416 | |
| Nonpartisan | Brian Helwig | 15.3% | 3,417 | |
| Nonpartisan | Katy Barricklow | 15% | 3,335 | |
| Total Votes | 22,263 | |||
| Source: Delaware County Board of Elections, "Election Summary Report for General Election in Delaware County, Ohio," accessed December 13, 2013 | ||||
Endorsements
No endorsements were made in this election.
Campaign finance
No contributions or expenditures were reported during the election, according to the Ohio Secretary of State.[4]
What was at stake?
Four candidates vied for two at-large seats on the Olentangy Local School Board on November 5, 2013. Both incumbents filed for re-election.
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Olentangy Local Board of Education elections in 2013:[5]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| August 7, 2013 | Last day to file nominating petitions for local nonpartisan races |
| October 24, 2013 | Filing deadline for pre-election expense reports |
| November 5, 2013 | Election day |
| November 26, 2013 | Certification of election results by county officials |
| December 13, 2013 | Filing deadline for post-election expense reports |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Olentangy + Local + School + District + Ohio"
See also
- Ohio
- Olentangy Local School District
- List of school board elections in 2013
- Delaware County, Ohio ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Ohio
- Financial policies, education standards at stake in November school board elections
- School board election wrap-up: Incumbents re-elected overwhelmingly in November 5 elections
- School board elections review: Voters opt for experience over new blood in nation's largest school districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ U.S. Census, "Quick Facts: Delaware County," accessed October 21, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedCensus - ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2013 Candidate Guide," accessed September 20, 2013
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Elections & Voting: Campaign Finance," accessed December 23, 2013
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2013 Election Calendar," accessed September 20, 2013
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