Sammy Garcia
Sammy Garcia was a candidate for the Place 3 seat on the Abilene Independent School District board of trustees in Texas. He was defeated in the general election that was held on May 7, 2016.
Elections
2016
Four of the seven seats on the Abilene Independent School District school board were up for general election on May 7, 2016. Place 1 incumbent Robert Laird opted not to seek re-election leaving Jeff Arrington to run unopposed and win the open seat. Place 2 incumbent Randy Piersall also ran unopposed and won re-election to his seat. In Place 3, newcomer Daryl Zeller defeated Sammy Garcia in the race for the seat of incumbent Barry Hoefer. Angie Wiley defeated James Miller in the race for the vacant Place 7 seat.[1][2]
Results
| Abilene Independent School District, Place 3 General Election, 3-year term, 2016 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Daryl Zeller |
53.89% | 3,036 |
| Sammy Garcia | 46.11% | 2,598 |
| Total Votes | 5,634 | |
| Source: Abilene Reporter News, "Zeller, Wiley earn Abilene ISD board seats with wins Saturday," May 7, 2016 | ||
Funding
Garcia reported $2,665.00 in campaign contributions and $1,092.00 in expenditures in the election.[3]
Endorsements
Garcia received no official endorsements in the election.
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Abilene Reporter News, "Zeller, Wiley earn Abilene ISD board seats with wins Saturday," May 7, 2016
- ↑ Mandy Gillip, "Phone conversation with Abilene ISD, secretary to the superintendent", February 23, 2016
- ↑ Abilene Reporter News, "Zeller figures show huge lead in fundraising, spending in school board race," April 7, 2016
| 2016 Abilene Independent School District Elections | |
| Jones County, Texas • Taylor County, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 7, 2016 |
| Candidates: | Place 1: Jeff Arrintton Place 2: Incumbent, Randy Piersall |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional measures on the ballot |
