Richard McElrath
Richard McElrath, Sr was a member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board. He was first elected to the chamber in 2009 and lost re-election to the District 2 seat in a general election on November 5, 2013.
Biography
McElrath graduated of Winston-Salem State University and holds a master's degree in education administration. He received a master teacher certificate from the University of North Carolina Charlotte. He has worked in CMS for more than 35 years, teaching math, shop and drama, and coaching. McElrath and his wife Jacqueline have two children who are graduates of CMS schools and two grandchildren enrolled in CMS.[1]
Elections
2013
McElrath ran for the District 2 seat on the school board on November 5, 2013 against Thelma Byers-Bailey.
Results
McElrath lost the general election on November 5, 2013.
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools General Election, District 2, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Thelma Byers-Bailey |
70.4% | 8,471 | |
| Nonpartisan | Richard McElrath Incumbent | 29.2% | 3,515 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in | 0.4% | 51 | |
| Total Votes | 12,037 | |||
| Source: Mecklenburg County, "Election Results," accessed December 14, 2013 | ||||
Funding
McElrath reported no contributions or expenditures to the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, which left his campaign with $22.19 on hand from his previous campaigns.[2]
Endorsements
McElrath did not receive any official endorsements for his campaign.
2009
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools General Election, 4-year term, District 2, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Richard McElrath |
51.8% | 6,813 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kimberly Mitchell-Walker | 47.6% | 6,260 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in | 0.7% | 87 | |
| Total Votes | 13,160 | |||
| Source: "Mecklenburg County Board of Elections," "Municipal Election November 3, 2009," accessed September 11, 2013 | ||||
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