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South-Western City Schools elections (2013)
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Three seats were up for election on the South-Western City School Board on November 5, 2013. Unopposed incumbents Karen Dover, Cathy Johnson and Lee Schreiner retained their seats.
About the district
- See also: South-Western City Schools, Ohio
South-Western City Schools in South-Western City is located in Franklin County, which is situated in northern Ohio. The county's population was 1,163,414 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.[1]
Demographics
In terms of graduation rate and average household income, Franklin County overperformed in these areas. The graduation rate was 89.3% compared to 87.8% statewide. The average household income was $50,045 compared to $48,071 in the entire state. Franklin County underperformed in terms of poverty rate with 17.4%, while the poverty rate for Ohio was 14.8%.[2]
| Racial Demographics, 2010[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Franklin County (%) | Ohio (%) |
| White | 70.7 | 83.4 |
| Black | 21.8 | 12.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0 | 3.3 |
| Asian | 4.2 | 1.8 |
| American Indian | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Two or More Races | 2.9 | 2.0 |
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 South-Western City School Board is composed of five members that are elected at-large. There was no primary election on September 10, 2013 and the general election was held on November 5, 2013. Three seats on the board were up for election in 2013.
Candidates for the South-Western City School Board must be 18 years old, a resident of the district and not hold city office concurrent to board service.[3]
Elections
2013
Candidates
Three candidates declared their intentions to run for the three at-large seats on the South-Western City School Board.
- Karen Dover
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Franklin University
- Chief Financial Officer of Crosslink Management Services
- Cathy Johnson
- Incumbent
- Lee Schreiner
- Incumbent
- Retired educator
Election results
| South-Western City Schools, At-large General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Cathy Johnson Incumbent |
34.6% | 6,258 | |
| Nonpartisan | Lee Schreiner Incumbent |
33.1% | 5,997 | |
| Nonpartisan | Karen Dover Incumbent |
32.3% | 5,842 | |
| Total Votes | 18,097 | |||
| Source: Franklin County Board of Elections, "Election Summary Report for General Election in Franklin County, Ohio," accessed December 13, 2013 | ||||
Endorsements
The Franklin County Democratic Party endorsed Cathy Johnson and Lee Schreiner for the board.[4] Karen Dover was endorsed by the Franklin County Republican Party.[5]
Campaign finance
No contributions or expenditures were reported during the election, according to the Ohio Secretary of State.[6]
What was at stake?
Three candidates went unopposed for three at-large seats on the South-Western City School Board on November 5, 2013. All three incumbents filed for re-election.
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the South-Western City Board of Education elections in 2013:[7]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| August 7, 2013 | Last day to file nominating petitions for City nonpartisan races |
| October 24, 2013 | Filing deadline for pre-election expense reports |
| November 5, 2013 | Election day |
| November 26, 2013 | Certification of election results by county officials |
| December 13, 2013 | Filing deadline for post-election expense reports |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "South-Western + City + Schools + Ohio"
See also
- Ohio
- South-Western City Schools
- List of school board elections in 2013
- Franklin County, Ohio ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Ohio
- Financial policies, education standards at stake in November school board elections
- School board election wrap-up: Incumbents re-elected overwhelmingly in November 5 elections
- School board elections review: Voters opt for experience over new blood in nation's largest school districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ U.S. Census, "Quick Facts: Franklin County," accessed October 21, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Franklin County Democratic Party, "2013 Franklin County Democratic Party Endorsements," accessed October 21, 2013
- ↑ Official Republican Slate Card, "Endorsed Republican Candidates," accessed October 29, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Elections & Voting: Campaign Finance," accessed December 26, 2013
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2013 Election Calendar," accessed September 20, 2013
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