Patsy Koch Johns
Patsy Koch Johns was a member of the Nebraska State Board of Education, representing District 1. She assumed office in 2017. She left office on October 4, 2024.
Johns ran for re-election to the Nebraska State Board of Education to represent District 1. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
As of November 2017, Koch Johns was an English and drama teacher. Her first teaching job in Nebraska was at Cozad High School, where she worked from 1976 until joining Lincoln High School in 2000. She has been involved in the development of education standards, including the development of graduation requirements for Lincoln Public Schools and state and national fine arts curriculum standards. She has served on the board of the National Federation of High School Activities.[1]
Education
- Bachelor's in education - Kearney State College
- Master's in communications - University of Arkansas
Political career
Nebraska State Board of Education (2017-present)
Jones was first elected to the board in November 2016 and took office in January 2017.
Elections
2024
Patsy Koch Johns did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Nebraska State Board of Education election, 2020
General election
General election for Nebraska State Board of Education District 1
Incumbent Patsy Koch Johns won election in the general election for Nebraska State Board of Education District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Patsy Koch Johns (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 93,015 |
| Total votes: 93,015 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Board of Education District 1
Incumbent Patsy Koch Johns advanced from the primary for Nebraska State Board of Education District 1 on May 12, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patsy Koch Johns (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 51,460 |
| Total votes: 51,460 | |||
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2016
| Nebraska State Board of Education District 1, 2016 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
 Patricia A. Koch Johns |
52.2% | 47,386 | |
| Stephanie Bohlke-Schulte | 47.8% | 43,378 | |
| Total Votes | 90,764 | ||
| Source: Nebraska Secretary of State | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Patsy Koch Johns did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Nebraska State Board of Education District 1 2017-2024 |
Succeeded by Kristin Christensen |
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