Rockingham County Public Schools elections (2013)
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Two seats on the Rockingham County Public School Board were up for election on November 5, 2013. Since neither incumbent filed for re-election, unopposed newcomer LaDonna Shiflet filled District 1 while newcomer Renee Reed won election over challengers David Briggman and James Elmore in District 3.
About the district
Rockingham County Public Schools is located in Rockingham County, Virginia. As of the 2010 Census, the county was home to 77,741 residents.[1] In the 2011-2012 school year, Rockingham County Public Schools was the 24th-largest school district in Virginia and served 11,802 students.[2]
Demographics
Rockingham County underperformed compared to the rest of Virginia in terms of higher education achievement in 2013. The United States Census Bureau found that 23.4 percent of Rockingham County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 35.2 percent for Virginia as a whole. The median household income in Rockingham County was $52,195 compared to $63,907 for the state of Virginia. The poverty rate in Rockingham County was 10.4 percent compared to 11.3 percent 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.
Method of board member selection
The Rockingham County Public School Board is made up of five members selected by district. The elections are staggered, and members serve four-year terms.[4] Two seats were up for election on November 5, 2013.
Elections
2013
Candidates
District 1
District 3
- David Briggman
- Private process server, notary
- James Elmore
- Regional Territory Manager of insurance company
- Renee Reed
- Volunteer and business professional
Election results
| Rockingham County Public Schools, District 1 General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  LaDonna Shiflet |
62.2% | 2,203 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 37.8% | 1,336 | |
| Total Votes | 3,539 | |||
| Source: Rockingham County, Virginia, "November 2013 General Election Official Results," accessed December 12, 2013 | ||||
| Rockingham County Public Schools, District 3 General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Renee Reed |
42.6% | 2,034 | |
| Nonpartisan | James Elmore | 29.9% | 1,429 | |
| Nonpartisan | David Briggman | 26.9% | 1,287 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.6% | 28 | |
| Total Votes | 4,778 | |||
| Source: Rockingham County, Virginia, "November 2013 General Election Official Results," accessed December 12, 2013 | ||||
Endorsements
No endorsements were made in this election.
Campaign finance
Candidates received a total of $8,715.04 and spent a total of $8,110.52, according to the Virginia State Board of Elections and the Virginia Commonwealth.[5][6]
In the District 1 race, no contributions or expenditures were reported during the election.
In the District 3 race, candidates received a total of $8,715.04 and spent a total of $8,110.52.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Contributions Maintained |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Briggman | $4,306.00 | $4,306.00 | $0 |
| James Elmore | $2,768.04 | $2,768.04 | $0 |
| Renee Reed | $1,641.00 | $1,036.56 | $604.52 |
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What was at stake?
Two seats on the Rockingham County Public School Board were up for election on November 5, 2013. Those seats were for Districts 1 and 3, which were occupied by Anthony Slater and John J. Myers, Jr., respectively. Neither incumbent filed for re-election, so both seats were filled by new members.
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Rockingham County Public School Board election in 2013:[7]
| Deadline | Event |
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| June 11, 2013 | Last day to file nominating petitions |
| October 15, 2013 | Last day to register to vote |
| November 5, 2013 | Election day |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Rockingham + County + Public + Schools + Virginia"
See also
- School board elections review: Voters opt for experience over new blood in nation's largest school districts
- School board election wrap-up: Incumbents re-elected overwhelmingly in November 5 elections
- Virginia
- Rockingham County Public Schools
- List of school board elections in 2013
- Rockingham County, Virginia ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Virginia
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States Census Bureau, "Rockingham County, Virginia," accessed January 27, 2015
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Election Results," accessed September 17, 2013
- ↑ Rockingham County School Board, accessed September 24, 2013
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections Campaign Finance Reports, accessed December 19, 2013
- ↑ Campaign Finance Report for Candidates, 2013 Reporting Year, accessed December 19, 2013
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections November 5, 2013 Elections Candidacy Requirements For Local Offices, accessed August 8, 2013
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