Stafford County Public Schools elections (2013)
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Four seats on the Stafford County School Board were up for election on November 5, 2013. The Aquia and Falmouth Districts were filled by newcomers Irene Egan and Scott Hirons who defeated challengers Vanessa Griffin and Mark G. Kitta, respectively. Garrisonville District incumbent Nanette Kidby defeated R. Pamela Yeung and Hartwood District incumbent Holly H. Hazard beat out Eric Herr.
About the district
- See also: Stafford County Public Schools, Virginia
Stafford County Public Schools is located in Stafford County, Virginia. As of the 2010 Census, the county was home to 136,788 residents.[1] In the 2011-2012 school year, Stafford County Public Schools was the 10th-largest school district in Virginia and served 27,333 students.[2]
Demographics
Stafford County outperformed the rest of Virginia in terms of higher education achievement in 2013. The United States Census Bureau found that 36.2 percent of Stafford County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 35.2 percent for Virginia as a whole. The median household income in Stafford County was $97,110 compared to $63,907 for the state of Virginia. The poverty rate in Stafford County was 5.1 percent compared to 11.3 percent for the entire state.[1]
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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.
Method of board member selection
The Stafford County School Board is composed of seven members elected by district. They serve four-year terms that are staggered. Four seats were up for election on November 5, 2013, and three seats were up for election in November 2015.[4]
Elections
2013
Candidates
Aquia District
- Irene Egan
- Sales and marketing manager
- Vanessa Griffin
- Public service
Falmouth District
- Scott Hirons
- Contractor, US Army at Fort Belvoir
- Mark G. Kitta
- Assistant Director of Facilities Management, George Mason University
Garrisonville District
- Nanette Kidby
- Incumbent
- Owner, Huntington Learning Center
- R. Pamela Yeung
- Technology professional
Hartwood District
- Holly H. Hazard
- Incumbent
- Attorney
- Eric Herr
- Air Force instructor
Election results
| Stafford County Public Schools, Aquia District General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Irene Egan |
61.2% | 2,841 | |
| Nonpartisan | Vanessa Griffin | 38.2% | 1,773 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.6% | 27 | |
| Total Votes | 4,641 | |||
| Source: Stafford County, Virginia, "November 2013 General Election Official Results," accessed December 12, 2013 | ||||
| Stafford County Public Schools, Falmouth District General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Scott Hirons |
53.8% | 2,722 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark G. Kitta | 44.9% | 2,273 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 1.2% | 63 | |
| Total Votes | 5,058 | |||
| Source: Stafford County, Virginia, "November 2013 General Election Official Results," accessed December 12, 2013 | ||||
| Stafford County Public Schools, Garrisonville District General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Nanette Kidby Incumbent |
51.1% | 2,182 | |
| Nonpartisan | R. Pamela Yeung | 48.2% | 2,058 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.7% | 32 | |
| Total Votes | 4,272 | |||
| Source: Stafford County, Virginia, "November 2013 General Election Official Results," accessed December 12, 2013 | ||||
| Stafford County Public Schools, Hartwood District General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Holly H. Hazard Incumbent |
52.6% | 2,750 | |
| Nonpartisan | Eric Herr | 46.9% | 2,453 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 22 | |
| Total Votes | 5,225 | |||
| Source: Stafford County, Virginia, "November 2013 General Election Official Results," accessed December 12, 2013 | ||||
Endorsements
Hartwood District candidate Herr was endorsed by Virginia Congressman Rob Wittman, Stafford Sheriff Charlie Jett, Senator Richard Stuart and Delegate Mark Cole.[5] Garrisonville District incumbent Kidby was endorsed by the Stafford Education Association.[6]
Campaign finance
Candidates received a total of $44,915.20 and spent a total of $43,946.75 during the election, according to the Virginia State Board of Elections.[7]
In the Aquia District race, candidates received a total of $6,378.90 and spent a total of $300.95.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Contributions Maintained |
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| Irene Egan | $6,378.90 | $6,077.95 | $300.95 |
| Vanessa Griffin | - | - | - |
In the Falmouth District race, candidates received a total of $19,840.30 and spent a total of $19,756.99.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Contributions Maintained |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Hirons | $12,885.15 | $12,806.82 | $78.33 |
| Mark G. Kitta | $6,955.15 | $6,950.17 | $4.98 |
In the Garrisonville District race, candidates received a total of $1,207.11 and spent a total of $1,151.90.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Contributions Maintained |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanette Kidby | - | - | - |
| R. Pamela Yeung | $1,207.11 | $1,151.90 | $55.21 |
In the Hartwood District race, candidates received a total of $17,488.89 and spent a total of $16,959.91.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Contributions Maintained |
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| Holly H. Hazard | $6,344.67 | $6,199.82 | $144.85 |
| Eric Herr | $11,144.22 | $10,760.09 | $384.13 |
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What was at stake?
Four seats on the Stafford County School Board were up for election on November 5, 2013. The Aquia, Falmouth, Garrisonville and Hartwood district seats were held by Board Chair Stephanie J. Johnson, Board Vice Chair Meg G. Bohmke and members Nanette Kidby and Holly H. Hazard, respectively. The Aquia and Falmouth districts were filled by new members Irene Egan and Scott Hirons (their incumbents decided not to seek re-election), and the incumbents of the Garrisonville and Hartwood districts retained their seats.
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Stafford County Public School Board election in 2013:[8]
| Deadline | Event |
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| June 11, 2013 | Last day to file nominating petitions |
| October 15, 2013 | Last day to register to vote |
| November 5, 2013 | Election day |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Stafford + County + Public + Schools + Virginia"
See also
- School board elections review: Voters opt for experience over new blood in nation's largest school districts
- School board election wrap-up: Incumbents re-elected overwhelmingly in November 5 elections
- Virginia
- Stafford County Public Schools
- List of school board elections in 2013
- Stafford County, Virginia ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Virginia
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States Census Bureau, "Stafford County, Virginia," accessed January 27, 2015
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Election Results," accessed September 17, 2013
- ↑ Stafford County School Board, accessed September 27, 2013
- ↑ Eric Herr Hartwood School Board, Endorsements, accessed October 10, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ Facebook, Nanette Kidby for School Board, accessed October 10, 2013
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections Campaign Finance Reports, accessed October 10, 2013
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections November 5, 2013 Elections Candidacy Requirements For Local Offices, accessed August 8, 2013
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