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Duysevi "Sevi" Miyar
Duysevi "Sevi" Miyar was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 111 of the Florida House of Representatives.
Miyar was a candidate for the District 4 seat on the Miami-Dade County School Board in Florida. She was defeated by Perla Tabares Hantman in the general election on August 26, 2014.
Biography
Miyar was born in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1968 and lived in Kuwait during her childhood. She earned a B.A. in journalism and public relations from Istanbul University and a B.S. in teaching English as a second language from Bosporus University in Turkey. Miyar moved to the United States in 2001 and joined the district as a teacher in 2006. She has since worked as a high school teacher and curriculum specialist. At the time of her candidacy, Miyar was completing her doctorate in instructional technology and distance education.[1]
Elections
2016
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 24, 2016.
Incumbent Bryan Avila defeated Sevi Miyar in the Florida House of Representatives District 111 general election.[2][3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 111 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bryan Avila Incumbent |
59.18% | 24,726 | |
| Democratic | Sevi Miyar | 40.82% | 17,058 | |
| Total Votes | 41,784 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Sevi Miyar ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 111 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 111 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Sevi Miyar (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Bryan Avila ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 111 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 111 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Bryan Avila Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
The August 26, 2014 general election in Miami-Dade County featured four seats up for election. District 4 incumbent Perla Tabares Hantman defeated challenger Duysevi "Sevi" Miyar in the general election. Marta Perez won re-election to the District 8 seat against newcomer Lawrence "Larry" Orihuela. Incumbents Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall and Raquel A. Regalado won re-election without opposition in Districts 2 and 6, respectively.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Perla Tabares Hantman Incumbent |
81.2% | 12,827 | |
| Nonpartisan | Duysevi "Sevi" Miyar | 18.8% | 2,964 | |
| Total Votes | 15,791 | |||
| Source: Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections, "August 26, 2014 Primary Elections," accessed June 10, 2015 | ||||
Funding
Miyar reported $15,318.84 in contributions and loans and $1,777.66 in expenditures to the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections, as of July 21, 2014.[6]
Endorsements
Miyar received no official endorsements in this election.
Campaign themes
2014
Miyar's campaign website listed the following themes for the 2014 race:
| “ |
MY VISION: I am an educator that has been teaching at all levels including teacher training at the district for over 19 years. I know exactly what is going on in our school system. Being a teacher and parent, I understand first-hand the challenges faced by our children, parents and teachers as well as what their immediate needs are. I love children and am passionate about their education. This passion drives my vision for student achievement as well as parent, teacher and community involvement and advocacy. I want all stakeholders to have a voice in shaping the districts future- a collective district wide vision in which the people take ownership of it throughout the district. A collective educational vision that is clear, compelling, and connected to teaching and learning. This collective vision helps focus attention on what is important, motivate staff and students, and increases the sense of shared responsibility for student learning. Our Children:
Our Parents:
Our Teachers:
Our Community:
|
” |
| —Duysevi Miyar's campaign website, (2014) | ||
Recent news
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See also
- Florida House of Representatives
- Florida House of Representatives District 111
- Florida House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Florida State Legislature
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Florida
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ (dead link) Duysevi Miyar for School Board District 4, "About," accessed July 22, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate listing for 2016 general election," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections, "Candidates - Running for Office, Campaign Reports, and Qualifying Documents," accessed July 22, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Duysevi Miyar for School Board District 4, "Home," accessed July 22, 2014
| 2014 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Elections | |
| Miami-Dade County, Florida | |
| Election date: | August 26, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 2: • Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall District 4: • Perla Tabares Hantman • Duysevi "Sevi" Miyar |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
