Thomas Hill (North Dakota)
Thomas Hill was a candidate for at-large representative on the Fargo Board of Education in North Dakota. The general election was held on June 14, 2016.[1] He lost the election.[2]
Biography
Hill works as the community impact director at United Way of Cass-Clay. He has served in this position since 2008. Prior to moving to Fargo, Hill served in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard for four years. He served in South Korea and was deployed to Bosnia Herzegovina. His volunteer experience includes serving with the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI) interim education committee, on the leadership team for the North Dakota Statewide After-school Network, and on the board of the Jefferson Area Neighborhood Association (JANA).[3][4]
Elections
2016
- See also: Fargo Public Schools elections (2016)
Four of the nine seats on the Fargo Public Schools Board of Education were up for at-large general election on June 14, 2016. In his bid for re-election, incumbent Jim Johnson faced eight challengers: Brandi Aune, David Gregor, Thomas Hill, Ahmed Kamel, John Rodenbiker, Doug Rymph, Kristi Ulrich, and Jacob Webster.[1] Election night results from June 14, 2016, showed Ulrich, Johnson, Aune, and Rodenbiker as the winners of the election. Due to the closeness of the race, however, there is the possibility for a demand recount, according to the North Dakota Secretary of State.[2]
In addition to Johnson's seat, the seats of incumbents Paul Meyers, Robin Nelson, and John Strand were on the ballot, but they did not file to run for re-election, meaning three seats were open for newcomers.[1]
Results
| Fargo Public Schools, At-Large General Election, 4-Year Term, 2016 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Kristi Ulrich |
18.91% | 7,687 |
| Jim Johnson Incumbent |
15.67% | 6,372 |
| John Rodenbiker |
12.85% | 5,225 |
| Brandi Aune |
12.68% | 5,156 |
| Thomas Hill | 12.37% | 5,030 |
| David Gregor | 10.73% | 4,361 |
| Ahmed Kamel | 6.58% | 2,675 |
| Doug Rymph | 4.99% | 2,029 |
| Jacob Webster | 4.96% | 2,016 |
| Write-in votes | 0.27% | 109 |
| Total Votes | 40,660 | |
| Source: North Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Results Primary Election - June 14, 2016: Fargo School District Election Results," accessed June 28, 2016 | ||
Funding
School board candidates were not required to file campaign finance reports under the North Dakota Century Code.[5]
Endorsements
Hill was endorsed by Inforum and the Fargo Climate Group.[6][7]
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Fargo Public Schools, "Board Election 2016," accessed April 12, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 North Dakota Secretary of State, "Unofficial Results Primary Election - June 14, 2016: Fargo School District Election Results," accessed June 14, 2016
- ↑ Inforum, "11 vying for Fargo City Commission as filings close, with 9 for School Board and 5 for Park Board," April 11, 2016
- ↑ Thomas Hill Fargo Public School Board," About," accessed May 9, 2016
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "Running for School District Office," accessed April 26, 2016
- ↑ Inforum, "Forum editorial: Excellence for Fargo schools," June 4, 2016
- ↑ Fargo 2050, "June 2016 City Candidate Endorsements/Comments," accessed June 10, 2016
| 2016 Fargo Public Schools Elections | |
| Cass County, North Dakota | |
| Election date: | June 14, 2016 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Jim Johnson • Brandi Aune • David Gregor • Thomas Hill • Ahmed Kamel • John Rodenbiker • Doug Rymph • Kristi Ulrich • Jacob Webster |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |
