Richardson Independent School District elections (2014)
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Two seats on the Richardson Independent School District board were up for general election on May 10, 2014. In the Place 6 race, Justin Bono defeated challenger Rachel Chumney. In the Place 7 race, Kristin Kuhne triumphed over challengers Bonnie Abadie and Judy Yarbrough.[1]
About the district
Richardson Independent School District is located in Dallas County, Texas. The county seat of Dallas County is Dallas. The county's population was 2,368,139 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.[2]
Demographics
Dallas County underperforms the rest of Texas in terms of median household income and poverty rate but outperforms in terms of higher education attainment. The 2013 U.S. Census found that 28.6 percent of Dallas County residents over 25 years old held undergraduate degrees compared to a 26.7 percent rate for the state of Texas. Dallas County had a median income of $49,481 in 2013 compared to $51,900 for Texas. The poverty rate for Dallas County was 19.1 percent in 2013 compared to a 17.6 percent rate for the rest of the state.[2]
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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 Richardson Board of Trustees consists of seven members. While members are elected to specific places on the ballot, they serve at large. They serve three-year terms. There was no primary election and a general election took place on May 10, 2014 for two seats. Two seats were on the ballot in May 2015.[4]
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.[5]
Elections
2014
Candidates
Place 6
- Justin Bono
- Real estate developer
- Rachel Chumney
- Homemaker
Place 7
- Bonnie Abadie
- Self-employed
- Kristin Kuhne
- Research analyst
- Judy Yarbrough
- Minister
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Justin Bono |
64.1% | 4,020 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rachel Chumney | 35.9% | 2,252 | |
| Total Votes | 6,272 | |||
| Source: Dallas County Elections, "Unofficial Cumulative Results," accessed June 24, 2015 Ballotpedia confirmed these results are official by phone. | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Kristin Kuhne |
69.2% | 4,335 | |
| Nonpartisan | Judy Yarbrough | 23.3% | 1,459 | |
| Nonpartisan | Bonnie Abadie | 7.5% | 473 | |
| Total Votes | 6,267 | |||
| Source: Dallas County Elections, "Unofficial Cumulative Results," accessed June 24, 2015 Ballotpedia confirmed these results are official by phone. | ||||
Endorsements
Kristin Kuhne received endorsements from Richardson Mayor Laura Maczka, City Councilmen Steve Mitchell and former board members Bettye Stripling, Ron Hughes and Anne Foster.[6]
Campaign finance
No candidate filed a campaign finance report with the Texas Ethics Commission.[7]
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2013
Note: Because neither Chumney nor Abadie received 50% of the vote, a runoff was necessary.
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What was at stake?
Two new board members were elected in May 2014 after both incumbents, Kim Quirk and Karen Ellis, decided not to file for re-election. Those seats were filled by newcomers Justin Bono in Place 6 and Kristin Kuhne in Place 7. This election was the first time two new board members joined the board since 2004. A bond election was scheduled for 2016.[4]
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Richardson Independent School District election in 2014:[8]
| 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 Dallas County were also on the ballot.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Richardson + Independent + School + District + Texas"
See also
- Texas
- Richardson Independent School District, Texas
- Texas school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Dallas County, Texas ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Texas
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Dallas County Elections, "Unofficial Culmulative Results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 U.S. Census, "Quick Facts: Dallas County," accessed February 2, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Dallas County," accessed February 2, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Richardson Independent School District, "Board of Trustees," accessed April 3, 2014
- ↑ Richardson Independent School District, "Board Member Qualifications," accessed March 27, 2014
- ↑ Kristin Kuhne for Richardson ISD, "Endorsements," accessed May 8, 2014
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission, "Campaign Finance Reports," accessed March 27, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2014 Election Dates," accessed March 20, 2014
| 2014 Richardson Independent School District Elections | |
| Richardson, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Place 6: Justin Bono • Rachel Chumney Place 7: Bonnie Abadie • Kristin Kuhne • Judy Yarbrough |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
