Springdale Public Schools elections (2015)
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Two seats on the Springdale Public Schools Board of Education were up for general election on September 15, 2015.
At-large incumbent Mike Luttrell and Zone 5 incumbent Danny Dotson won their re-election campaigns without opposition.[1]
About the district
- See also: Springdale Public Schools, Arkansas
Springdale Public Schools is primarily located in Washington County in Arkansas. A small portion of the district is in Benton County. It is located northwest of the state capital, Little Rock. Washington County was home to approximately 216,753 residents in 2013, according to the United States Census Bureau. In the 2012-2013 school year, Springdale Public Schools was the second-largest school district in Arkansas and served 20,741 students.[2]
Demographics
Washington County overperformed compared to the rest of Arkansas in terms of higher education achievement in 2013. The United States Census Bureau found that 28.7 percent of county residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to only 20.1 percent for Arkansas as a whole. The median household income for the county was $41,248 compared to $40,768 statewide. The poverty rate in Washington County was 20.7 percent compared to 19.2 percent for the entire state.[2]
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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.
Voter and candidate information
The Springdale Board of Education consists of seven members who are elected at large to staggered five-year terms. While elected at large, candidates run for office by ward or zone.[6] There was no primary election, and the general election was held on September 15, 2015. Two seats were on the ballot in 2015.[7]
Individuals interested in running for the board began filing for candidacy on June 7, 2015. The filing deadline for the 2015 general election was July 7, 2015. Each candidate had to file a petition of candidacy, political practices pledge, affidavit of eligibility and nomination petitions with at least 20 valid signatures to the county clerk.[8]
Elections
2015
Candidates
At-large
Mike Luttrell 
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Zone 5
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Election results
At-large
This election was held September 15, 2015.
| Springdale Public Schools, At-large, General Election, 2015 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Mike Luttrell Incumbent |
100.0% | 2 |
| Total Votes (100% of precincts reporting) | 2 | |
| Source: Washington County Election Commission, "Annual School Election," September 15, 2015 | ||
Zone 5
This election was held September 15, 2015.
| Springdale Public Schools, Zone 5, General Election, 2015 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Danny Dotson Incumbent |
100.0% | 2 |
| Total Votes (100% of precincts reporting) | 2 | |
| Source: Washington County Election Commission, "Annual School Election," September 15, 2015 | ||
Endorsements
No endorsements were made in this election.
Campaign contributions
No contributions or expenditures were reported during the election, according to the Arkansas Secretary of State.
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2014
2013
2012Randy Hutchinson was unopposed for the Zone 4 seat on the Springdale Public School Board of Education. The election took place on September 18, 2012.[9] 2011
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Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Springdale Public Schools election in 2015:[10]
| Deadline | Event |
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| June 7, 2015 | First day to file for place on general election ballot |
| July 7, 2015 | Last day to file for place on general election ballot |
| Last day for write-in candidates to file | |
| September 15, 2015 | General election day |
Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Arkansas elections, 2015
This election shared the ballot with a proposed millage rate increase to fund district school improvements. The millage rate increase was approved with 75 percent of the vote.[11]
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Arkansas Online, "Washington County school board races set," July 8, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 United States Census Bureau, "Washington County, Arkansas Quick Facts," accessed August 13, 2014
- ↑ Washington County Election Commission, "2008 General Election Results," November 18, 2008
- ↑ Washington County Election Commission, "2012 General Election Results," November 19, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Research," accessed August 13, 2014
- ↑ Margaret Koenig, "Telephone call with Washington County Clerk's office," August 14, 2014
- ↑ Springdale Public Schools, "Springdale Public Schools School Board," accessed August 12, 2015
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2015 Annual School Board Election Dates," accessed August 12, 2015
- ↑ Washington County, "Annual School Election: Washington County, AR: September 18, 2012" accessed August 22, 2013
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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| 2015 Springdale Public Schools Elections | |
| Washington County, Arkansas | |
| Election date: | September 15, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: Incumbent, Mike Luttrell Zone 5: Incumbent, Danny Dotson |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
