Robeson County Schools elections (2014)
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Four seats on the Robeson County Schools school board were up for general election on May 6, 2014.
Incumbent Brenda S. Fairley-Ferebee defeated Effie N. McEachin for re-election to her District 2 seat. Peggy Wilkins Chavis defeated incumbent Severeo Kerns and Brenda L. Locklear for the District 3 seat. Incumbents Mike Smith and Dwayne Smith won unopposed in their respective districts.
About the district
- See also: Robeson County Schools, North Carolina
Robeson County Schools is located in Robeson County, North Carolina. Robeson County had a population of 134,841 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau in 2014.[1] Robeson County Schools was the 13th-largest school district in North Carolina, serving 23,933 students during the 2010-2011 school year.[2]
Demographics
Robeson County underperformed in comparison to the rest of North Carolina in terms of higher education achievement in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 12.9% of Robeson County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 26.8% for North Carolina as a whole. The median household income in Robeson County was $30,167 compared to $46,450 for the state of North Carolina. The poverty rate in Robeson County was 31.9% compared to 16.8% for the entire state.[1]
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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
As of the 2014 election, the Robeson County school board consisted of eleven members elected to four-year terms. Eight members were elected by geographic districts, and three members were elected at large. There was no primary election and the general election was held on May 6, 2014. Four seats were on the ballot in 2014.[4]
Candidates began to file affidavits of candidacy on February 10, 2014. The filing deadline for school board candidates to get on the ballot in the general election was February 28, 2014.[5]
Elections
2014
Candidates
District 2
- Brenda S. Fairley-Ferebee
- Incumbent
- Enforcement official
- Effie N. McEachin
- Retired educator
District 3
- Severeo Kerns
- Incumbent
- Brenda L. Locklear
- Graduate, Fayetteville State University
- Educator
- Peggy Wilkins Chavis
- Graduate, Pembroke State University and East Carolina University
- Business owner and retired educator
District 6
- Mike Smith
- Incumbent
District 8
- Dwayne Smith
- Incumbent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Brenda S. Fairley-Ferebee Incumbent |
62.8% | 1,546 | |
| Nonpartisan | Effie N. McEachin | 36.5% | 898 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in | 0.7% | 16 | |
| Total Votes | 2,460 | |||
| Source: North Carolina Board of Elections, "05/06/2014 OFFICIAL PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS - ROBESON," accessed June 3, 2014 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Peggy Wilkins Chavis |
57.5% | 817 | |
| Nonpartisan | Severeo Kerns Incumbent | 41.9% | 595 | |
| Nonpartisan | Brenda L. Locklear | 0.6% | 8 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in | 0% | 0 | |
| Total Votes | 1,420 | |||
| Source: North Carolina Board of Elections, "05/06/2014 OFFICIAL PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS - ROBESON," accessed June 3, 2014 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Mike Smith Incumbent |
97.4% | 1,076 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in | 2.6% | 29 | |
| Total Votes | 1,105 | |||
| Source: North Carolina Board of Elections, "05/06/2014 OFFICIAL PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS - ROBESON," accessed June 3, 2014 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Dwayne Smith Incumbent |
96.3% | 2,177 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in | 3.7% | 83 | |
| Total Votes | 2,260 | |||
| Source: North Carolina Board of Elections, "05/06/2014 OFFICIAL PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS - ROBESON," accessed June 3, 2014 | ||||
Campaign finance
No candidate filed a campaign finance report with the Robeson County Board of Elections.[6]
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Robeson County Schools election in 2014:[5]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| February 10, 2014 | First day to file affidavits of candidacy |
| February 28, 2014 | Last day to file affidavits of candidacy |
| March 17, 2014 | First day to request an absentee ballot |
| April 11, 2014 | Last day to register to vote |
| April 24, 2014 | Early voting begins |
| April 29, 2014 | Last day to request an absentee ballot |
| May 3, 2014 | Early voting ends |
| May 6, 2014 | Election day |
Additional elections on the ballot
In addition to the school board election, residents of Robeson County voted in races for North Carolina State Senate, North Carolina House of Representatives, Robeson County Sheriff, Robeson County Board of Commissioners, District Court Judge, Court of Appeals Judge, Supreme Court Associate Justice, Supreme Court Chief Justice, District Attorney, and Clerk of Superior Court.[7]
See also
- North Carolina
- Robeson County Schools, North Carolina
- North Carolina school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Robeson County, North Carolina ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, North Carolina
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States Census Bureau, "Robeson County, North Carolina," accessed March 17, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "NC Voter Statistics Results," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ Robeson County Schools, "Board Policies," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Robeson County, "Board of Elections, accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ Robeson County, "Robeson County Board of Elections," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ Robeson County Board of Elections, "Primary May 6 2014 Candidate List," accessed March 31, 2014
| 2014 Robeson County Schools Elections | |
| Robeson County, North Carolina | |
| Election date: | May 6, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 2: • Brenda S. Fairley-Ferebee • Effie N. McEachin District 3: • Brenda L. Locklear • Severeo Kerns • Peggy Wilkins Chavis |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
