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Thompson School District elections (2013)
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Four seats were up for election on the Thompson Board of Education on November 5, 2013. Three candidates vied for an unexpired two-year term in District A while races for District B, E and F each featured two candidates. Donna Rice defeated Kathleen D. Hatanaka and incumbent Jeff Berg for the District A seat. Challenger Bryce Carlson overcame incumbent Janice Marchman for the District B seat, while Lori Hvizda Ward defeated Rocci Bryan and Carl Langner defeated Gerald Lauer for the District E and F seats, respectively.
About the district
- See also: Thompson School District, Colorado
Thompson School District is based out of Loveland, Colorado in Larimer County. The district serves students in Loveland, Berthoud and Fort Collins as well as sections of Boulder and Weld Counties. As of the 2010 Census, the county was home to 299,630 residents.[1]
Demographics
Larimer County outperformed the rest of Colorado in higher education achievement based on the 2010 U.S. Census. The average household income in Larimer County was $57,215 compared to $57,685 for the state of Colorado. The poverty rate in Larimer County was 13.4% compared to 12.5% for the entire state. The U.S. Census also found that 43.1% of Larimer County residents aged 25 years and older earned a bachelor's degree, compared to a 36.3% in Colorado.[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 Thompson Board of Education consists of seven members who are elected by district to four-year terms. There was no primary election and the general election was held on November 5, 2013.
Candidates in Thompson School District had to file nominating petitions containing at least 50 valid signatures with the Larimer County Clerk by August 30, 2013 in order to qualify for the ballot. State law required candidates to submit disclosures of contributions and expenditures to comply with the Fair Campaign Practices Act on October 15, November 1 and December 5.[3]
Voters in Larimer County were able to request mail ballots from the Elections Department by October 15. These ballots were sent out to registered voters who submitted requests by the deadline starting on October 15. Mailed ballots had to be dropped off at ten approved locations throughout Larimer County by 7:00pm local time on November 5. Voters could also mail their ballots back to the County Clerk though ballots had to arrive by November 5.[4]
Elections
2013
Candidates
District A
- Jeff Berg
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Lutheran Bible Institute of Seattle
- Small business owner
- Kathleen D. Hatanaka
- Homemaker
- Donna Rice
- Graduate, University of Northern Colorado and University of South Dakota
- Attorney
District B
- Bryce Carlson
- Graduate, North Park University
- Pastor, Foundations Church
- Janice Marchman
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Georgia Institute of Technology
District E
- Rocci Bryan
- Loan consultant, Caliber Home Loans
- Lori Hvizda Ward
- Stay-at-home mom
District F
- Carl Langner
- Retired engineer
- Gerald Lauer
- Tile setter
Election results
| Thompson Board of Education, District A General Election, 2-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Donna Rice |
44% | 13,299 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jeff Berg Incumbent | 40.7% | 12,327 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kathleen D. Hatanaka | 15.3% | 4,628 | |
| Total Votes | 30,254 | |||
| Source: Larimer County, Colorado, "Election Summary Report," November 19, 2013 (dead link) | ||||
| Thompson Board of Education, District B General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Bryce Carlson |
50.4% | 15,075 | |
| Nonpartisan | Janice Marchman Incumbent | 49.6% | 14,852 | |
| Total Votes | 29,927 | |||
| Source: Larimer County, Colorado, "Election Summary Report," November 19, 2013 (dead link) | ||||
| Thompson Board of Education, District E General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Lori Hvizda Ward |
52.2% | 15,299 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rocci Bryan | 47.8% | 14,012 | |
| Total Votes | 29,311 | |||
| Source: Larimer County, Colorado, "Election Summary Report," November 19, 2013 (dead link) | ||||
| Thompson Board of Education, District F General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Carl Langner |
52.5% | 15,398 | |
| Nonpartisan | Gerald Lauer | 47.5% | 13,948 | |
| Total Votes | 29,346 | |||
| Source: Larimer County, Colorado, "Election Summary Report," November 19, 2013 (dead link) | ||||
Endorsements
Liberty Watch Colorado, a 501c4 organization advocating limited government and free markets, endorsed Donna Rice, Bryce Carlson, Rocci Bryan and Carl Langner for the 2013 election.[5] Boulder Weekly endorsed Donna Rice, Janice Marchman and Lori Hvizda Ward in its October 17, 2013 issue.[6]
Campaign finance
Candidates received a total of $51,989.82 and spent a total of $46,343.09 during the election, according to the Colorado Secretary of State.[7]
In the District A race, candidates received a total of $10,899.96 and spent a total of $7,402.29.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Berg | $3,089.96 | $7.30 | $3,082.66 |
| Kathleen D. Hatanaka | $50.00 | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| Donna Rice | $7,760.00 | $7,394.99 | $365.01 |
In the District B race, candidates received a total of $1,705.46 and spent a total of $1,705.46.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Carlson | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Janice Marchman | $5,045.76 | $5,045.76 | $0.00 |
In the District E race, candidates received a total of $11,230.73 and spent a total of $10,074.22.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocci Bryan | $7,467.81 | $7,467.81 | $0.00 |
| Lori Hvizda Ward | $3,762.92 | $2,606.41 | $1,156.51 |
In the District F race, candidates received a total of $12,813.37 and spent a total of $11,820.82.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Langner | $9,609.99 | $8,617.44 | $992.55 |
| Gerald Lauer | $3,203.38 | $3,203.38 | $0.00 |
Forums
All nine candidates participated in an October 17, 2013 forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Larimer County. Candidates discussed their views on the district's long-term budget as well as the potential impacts of Amendment 66. Lori Hvizda Ward and Gerald Lauer supported the proposed income tax increase for public education while Kathleen D. Hatanaka, Donna Rice, Rocci Bryan and Carl Langner opposed the amendment.[8]
2011
| Thompson Board of Education, District A, November 8, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Lola Johnson |
53.4% | 10,727 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kathleen D. Hatanaka | 46.6% | 9,373 | |
| Total Votes | 20,100 | |||
| Source: Larimer County Clerk | ||||
| Thompson Board of Education, District B, November 8, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Janice Marchman |
100% | 16,252 | |
| Total Votes | 16,252 | |||
| Source: Larimer County Clerk | ||||
| Thompson Board of Education, District C, November 8, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Denise Montagu |
100% | 16,246 | |
| Total Votes | 16,246 | |||
| Source: Larimer County Clerk | ||||
| Thompson Board of Education, District D, November 8, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Leslie Young |
100% | 16,570 | |
| Total Votes | 16,570 | |||
| Source: Larimer County Clerk | ||||
| Thompson Board of Education, District G, November 8, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Bob Kerrigan |
51% | 10,427 | |
| Nonpartisan | Karen Stockley | 49% | 10,016 | |
| Total Votes | 20,443 | |||
| Source: Larimer County Clerk | ||||
What was at stake?
Incumbent Jeff Berg competed with challengers Kathleen D. Hatanaka and Donna Rice to fill an unexpired two-year term in District A. Berg was appointed to the seat in August 2012 to replace Lola Johnson. Challenger Bryce Carlson faced Janice Marchman for the District B seat. Board members Sharon Olson (District E) and Leonard Sherman (District F) did not file for re-election. The District E race featured newcomers Rocci Bryan and Lori Hvizda Ward. Carl Langner and Gerald Lauer ran for the open seat in District F.[9]
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Thompson School District election in 2013:[10]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| August 7, 2013 | Last day for nominating petitions to be made available to candidates. |
| August 30, 2013 | Last day to file nominating petitions. |
| September 3, 2013 | Last day to file as a write-in candidate. |
| October 15, 2013 | Candidates must file first Fair Campaign Practices Act report detailing their contributions and expenditures. |
| October 15, 2013 | First day ballots are mailed to registered voters in Larimer County. |
| November 1, 2013 | Candidates must file second Fair Campaign Practices Act report detailing their contributions and expenditures. |
| November 5, 2013 | General election and last day for voters to submit mailed ballots at ballot drop-off locations. |
| November 22, 2013 | Certification of general election votes. |
| December 5, 2013 | Candidates must file third Fair Campaign Practices Act report detailing their contributions and expenditures. |
Additional elections on the ballot
This election shared the ballot with local elections and two statewide measures. Residents of Loveland cast ballots for Mayor and four seats on the City Council. The ballot featured seven countywide ballot issues including Issue 1A to authorize the use of existing revenue from an expired tax to renovate administrative buildings, which passed.[11] Voters decided on a ballot measure dealing with excise taxes and sales taxes on marijuana sales in Colorado, which passed. They also voted to reject Amendment 66, which was an initiated constitutional amendment to raise the state's income tax in order to increase state funding for public school districts.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Thompson + School + District + Colorado"
See also
- Colorado school board elections focus on Amendment 66, school reform
- 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
- Colorado
- Thompson School District, Colorado
- Colorado 2013 ballot measures
- Larimer County, Colorado ballot measures
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Census, "Quick Facts:Larimer County, accessed October 23, 2013
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, “Voter Registration Numbers,” accessed October 23, 2013
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Fair Campaign Practices Act," accessed October 23, 2013
- ↑ Larimer County Clerk, "2013 Coordinated Election," accessed October 23, 2013
- ↑ Facebook, "Liberty Watch Colorado," October 12, 2013
- ↑ Boulder Weekly, "Election Guide 2013: Full list of Boulder Weekly endorsements," October 17, 2013
- ↑ Colorado TRACER, "Candidate and Candidate Committee Detail," accessed December 19, 2013
- ↑ Reporter-Herald, "School board hopefuls outline views at candidate forum," October 17, 2013
- ↑ Reporter-Herald, "Three vie for District A seat on board of ed," September 4, 2013
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2013 Election Calendar," accessed July 8, 2013
- ↑ Larimer County Clerk, "2013 Sample Ballot," accessed October 23, 2013
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