Sara Smith (Arizona)
Sara Smith was an at-large member of the Glendale Elementary School District in Arizona. Smith assumed office in 2006. Smith left office on January 1, 2023.
Smith ran for re-election for an at-large seat of the Glendale Elementary School District in Arizona. Smith won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
When she was appointed to the board in 2006, she filled a vacancy created by board member Pia Barron moving out of the district.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Glendale Elementary School District, At-large (2 seats)
Incumbent Sara Smith and incumbent Brenda Bartels defeated Martin Samaniego in the general election for Glendale Elementary School District, At-large on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sara Smith (Nonpartisan) | 34.6 | 8,326 |
| ✔ |  | Brenda Bartels (Nonpartisan) | 34.5 | 8,289 |
 | Martin Samaniego (Nonpartisan) | 30.9 | 7,419 | |
| Total votes: 24,034 | |||
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2014
Two seats on the Glendale Elementary School District Governing Board were scheduled for general election on November 4, 2014. Carlos Meza filed to challenge incumbents Brenda Bartels and Sara Smith in their re-election campaigns, but fell short by 48 signatures.[2] The Maricopa County Education Service Agency recommended that the election be canceled and that Bartles and Smith be appointed to retain their seats on the governing board by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.[3]
Results
The election was canceled due to a lack of contested races. Incumbents Brenda Bartels and Sara Smith were appointed to retain their seats by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on September 10, 2014.[4]
Funding
Smith reported no contributions or expenditures to the Maricopa County Recorder's office.[5]
Endorsements
Smith received no official endorsements in the election.
2010
| Glendale Elementary School District, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Sara Smith Incumbent |
29.1% | 5,649 | |
| Nonpartisan | Brenda Bartels |
27.4% | 5,319 | |
| Nonpartisan | Martin Samaniego | 22% | 4,262 | |
| Nonpartisan | Bob Gonzalo | 21.2% | 4,109 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in candidates | 0.3% | 57 | |
| Total Votes | 19,396 | |||
| Source: Maricopa County Recorder, "November 2, 2010, Summary Report," November 17, 2010 | ||||
See also
- Glendale Elementary School District, Arizona
- Glendale Elementary School District elections (2018)
- Glendale Elementary School District elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Glendale Star, "Smith sworn in at GESD governing board," May 25, 2006
- ↑ Maricopa County Education Service Agency, "Filed Candidate Listing," September 18, 2014
- ↑ Maricopa County Education Service Agency, "Recommended Cancellations," September 8, 2014
- ↑ Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, "FORMAL MEETING SUMMARY, Wednesday, September 10, 2014," accessed September 18, 2014
- ↑ Maricopa County Recorder, "Campaign Finance Document Search," accessed September 18, 2014
| Glendale Elementary School District elections in 2018 | |
| Maricopa County, Arizona | |
| Election date: | November 6, 2018 |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
| 2014 Glendale Elementary School District Elections | |
| Maricopa County, Arizona | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 - Canceled |
| Candidates: | At-large:• Incumbent, Brenda Bartels • Incumbent, Sara Smith • Carlos Meza |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
