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Tanya Robinson
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Tanya Robinson is an at-large incumbent on the Dorchester Two School Board in South Carolina. She
ran
against fellow incumbent Gail Hughes and four challengers in the general election on November 4, 2014. Incumbents Charlie Stoudenmire and Frances Townsend did not file for re-election. Tanya Robinson won the general election on November 4, 2014.
Elections
2014
The November 4, 2014, general election in Dorchester School District Two featured four seats up for election. Incumbents Gail Hughes and Tanya Robinson faced off against challengers Justin Farnsworth, Evan Guthrie, Brian Mitchum and Louis Smith for the available at-large seats. Incumbents Charlie Stoudenmire and Frances Townsend did not file for re-election.
Hughes and Robinson were returned to office, while Justin Farnsworth and Brian Mitchum won their first terms.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Tanya Robinson Incumbent |
20.3% | 13,130 | |
| Nonpartisan | Gail Hughes Incumbent |
19.6% | 12,709 | |
| Nonpartisan | Justin Farnsworth |
18.4% | 11,918 | |
| Nonpartisan | Brian Mitchum |
18.4% | 11,907 | |
| Nonpartisan | Evan Guthrie | 14.1% | 9,134 | |
| Nonpartisan | Louis Smith | 8.9% | 5,739 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in | 0.4% | 286 | |
| Total Votes | 64,823 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission, "2014 Dorchester County General Election Results," accessed December 20, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Candidates were required to file a quarterly finance report with the South Carolina State Ethics Commission for the November general election by October 10, 2014. This report covered the period of July 1, 2014, through September 30, 2014. Candidates were also required to file a pre-election report no later than 15 days prior to the election. A final report is due after the campaign has closed. Candidates for local school boards may not accept more than $1,000 from individuals and $5,000 from political parties.[1]
Endorsements
Robinson received an endorsement from the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce PAC.[2]
2010
| Dorchester School District Two, At-large General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Frances Townsend |
21% | 15,309 | |
| Nonpartisan | Gail Hughes |
20.3% | 14,763 | |
| Nonpartisan | Tanya Robinson |
19.8% | 14,442 | |
| Nonpartisan | Charlie Stoudenmire |
19.5% | 14,208 | |
| Nonpartisan | Harry Blake | 19.1% | 13,887 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.3% | 232 | |
| Total Votes | 72,841 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission, "2010 General Election," accessed October 27, 2014 | ||||
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
| 2014 Dorchester School District Two Elections | |
| Dorchester County, South Carolina | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: Incumbent, Gail Hughes • Incumbent, Tanya Robinson • Justin Farnsworth • Evan Guthrie • Brian Mitchum • Louis Smith |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
