Thompson School District elections (2015)
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Four seats on the Thompson School District Board of Education were up for general election on November 3, 2015.[1] The seats of District A incumbent Donna Rice, District C incumbent Denise Montagu, District D incumbent Pam Howard and District G incumbent Bob Kerrigan were on the ballot.[2]
Rice did not file to run for re-election in District A, leaving the seat open to a newcomer. Jeff Swanty defeated Aimie Randall for the District A seat. In District C, incumbent Montagu defeated challenger Vance Hansen. Howard defeated challenger Tomi Grundvig for the District D seat. The District G seat was left open to a newcomer. David Levy won the District G race against Bruce Finger.[3]
About the district
- See also: Thompson School District, Colorado
Thompson School District is based in north-central Colorado in Larimer County. The district serves students in Loveland, Berthoud and Fort Collins as well as sections of Boulder and Weld Counties. Larimer County was home to 299,630 residents according to the 2010 U.S. Census.[4] Thompson School District was the 16th-largest school district in Colorado, serving 15,655 students during the 2011-2012 school year.[5]
Demographics
Larimer County outperformed the rest of Colorado in terms of 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 percent, compared to 12.5 percent for the entire state. The U.S. Census also found that 43.1 percent of Larimer County residents aged 25 years and older earned a bachelor's degree, compared to 36.3 percent in Colorado.[4]
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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 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 3, 2015. Four seats were on the ballot in November 2015.[2]
Individuals interested in running for the board began circulating nominating petitions on August 5, 2015. The filing deadline for school board candidates to get on the ballot in the 2015 general election was August 28, 2015, and the filing deadline to serve as a write-in candidate was August 31, 2015.[1]
Elections
2015
Candidates
District A
| Aimie Randall | Jeff Swanty 
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District C
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District D
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District G
| Bruce Finger | David Levy
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Election results
District A
| Thompson School District, District A, General Election, 2015 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jeff Swanty |
65.8% | 21,010 |
| Aimie Randall | 34.2% | 10,900 |
| Total Votes | 31,910 | |
| Source: Boulder County, "2015 Coordinated Election,"Larimer County, "2015 Coordinated Election Statement of Votes Cast," and Weld County, "Election Summary Report," accessed December 22, 2015 | ||
District C
| Thompson School District, District C, General Election, 2015 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Denise Montagu Incumbent |
66.0% | 21,044 |
| Vance Hansen | 34.0% | 10,820 |
| Total Votes | 31,864 | |
| Source: Boulder County, "2015 Coordinated Election,"Larimer County, "2015 Coordinated Election Statement of Votes Cast," and Weld County, "Election Summary Report," accessed December 22, 2015 | ||
District D
| Thompson School District, District D, General Election, 2015 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Pam Howard Incumbent |
68.2% | 21,878 |
| Tomi Grundvig | 31.8% | 10,181 |
| Total Votes | 32,059 | |
| Source: Boulder County, "2015 Coordinated Election,"Larimer County, "2015 Coordinated Election Statement of Votes Cast," and Weld County, "Election Summary Report," accessed December 22, 2015 | ||
District G
| Thompson School District, District G, General Election, 2015 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| David Levy |
67.2% | 21,400 |
| Bruce Finger | 32.8% | 10,424 |
| Total Votes | 31,824 | |
| Source: Boulder County, "2015 Coordinated Election,"Larimer County, "2015 Coordinated Election Statement of Votes Cast," and Weld County, "Election Summary Report," accessed December 22, 2015 | ||
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Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Thompson School District election in 2015:[1]
| Deadline | Event |
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| August 5, 2015 | First day to file for placement on the general election ballot |
| August 28, 2015 | Last day to file for placement on the general election ballot |
| August 31, 2015 | Last day for write-in candidates to file an affidavit |
| October 26, 2015 | Voter registration deadline |
| November 3, 2015 | General Election Day |
Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Colorado elections, 2015
In addition to school board elections, residents of Fort Collins, Loveland and Johnstown voted on several ballot questions and issues.[7]
Finally, Colorado residents voted on the Colorado Marijuana TABOR Refund Measure.
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Colorado Secretary of State, "Colorado elections & campaign finance calendar," accessed January 27, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Thompson School District, "Members," accessed January 28, 2015
- ↑ Reporter-Herald, "Hansen joins TSD race," August 28, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 U.S. Census, "Quick Facts:Larimer County," accessed October 23, 2013
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, “Voter Registration Numbers,” accessed October 23, 2013
- ↑ Larimer County, "Sample Ballot", accessed September 20, 2015
| 2015 Thompson School District Elections | |
| Larimer County, Colorado | |
| Election date: | November 3, 2015 |
| Candidates: | District A: • Aimie Randall • Jeff Swanty District C: • Incumbent, Denise Montagu • Vance Hansen District D: • Incumbent, Pam Howard • Tomi Grundvig District G: • Bruce Finger • David Levy |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
