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Tomball Independent School District elections (2014)
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Four seats on the Tomball Independent School District Board of Education were up for general election on November 4, 2014. Positions 1, 2, 3 and 4 were on the ballot. There was only one contested race which was for Position 1. Incumbent Kathy Handler defeated challenger Joseph Ferguson. Unopposed incumbents Michael Pratt, John McStravick and Mark Lewandowski retained Positions 2, 3 and 4, respectively.
About the district
Tomball Independent School District is located in both Harris County, Texas and Montgomery County, Texas. Combined, the areas of Harris and Montgomery Counties are home to 4,548,205 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau.[1] In the 2011-2012 school year, Tomball Independent School District was the 94th-largest school district in Texas and served 11,125 students.[2]
Demographics in Harris County
Harris County overperformed in comparison to the rest of Texas in terms of higher education achievement in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 28.1 percent of Harris County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 26.3 percent for Texas as a whole. The median household income in Harris County was $53,160 compared to $51,563 for the state of Texas. The poverty rate in Harris County was 17.9 percent compared to 17.4 percent for the entire state.[1]
| Racial Demographics, 2013[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Harris County (%) | Texas (%) |
| White | 81.0 | 80.3 |
| Black or African American | 8.9 | 12.4 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Asian | 6.2 | 4.3 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.8 | 38.4 |
Demographics in Montgomery County
Montgomery County overperformed in comparison to the rest of Texas in terms of higher education achievement in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 30.1 percent of Montgomery County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 26.3 percent for Texas as a whole. The median household income in Montgomery County was $66,422 compared to $51,563 for the state of Texas. The poverty rate in Montgomery County was 12.3 percent compared to 17.4 percent for the entire state.[1]
| Racial Demographics, 2013[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Montgomery County (%) | Texas (%) |
| White | 89.9 | 80.3 |
| Black or African American | 4.7 | 12.4 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Asian | 2.6 | 4.3 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.9 | 38.4 |
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 Tomball ISD Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected to four-year terms and serve at large. There
was
no primary election, and the general election
was
held on November 4, 2014. Four seats
were
up for election in 2014.[3]
Candidates began filing nominating petitions on July 19, 2014. The filing deadline for school board candidates to get on the ballot in the general election was August 18, 2014.[4]
Elections
2014
Candidates
Position 1
- Kathy Handler
- Incumbent
- Joseph Ferguson
- Graduate, Texas A&M University and Sam Houston State University
- Instructor, Lone Star College - Montgomery
Position 2
- Michael Pratt
- Incumbent
Position 3
- John McStravick
- Incumbent
Position 4
- Mark Lewandowski
- Incumbent
Election results
Position 1
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Kathy Handler Incumbent |
74.3% | 7,348 | |
| Nonpartisan | Joseph Ferguson | 25.7% | 2,536 | |
| Total Votes | 9,884 | |||
| Source: Harris County Clerk, "Official Results," accessed December 29, 2014 • Montgomery County, Texas, "Cumulative Report — Official," accessed December 29, 2014 | ||||
Position 2
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Michael Pratt Incumbent |
100% | 8,507 | |
| Total Votes | 8,507 | |||
| Source: Harris County Clerk, "Official Results," accessed December 29, 2014 • Montgomery County, Texas, "Cumulative Report — Official," accessed December 29, 2014 | ||||
Position 3
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | John McStravick Incumbent |
100% | 8,589 | |
| Total Votes | 8,589 | |||
| Source: Harris County Clerk, "Official Results," accessed December 29, 2014 • Montgomery County, Texas, "Cumulative Report — Official," accessed December 29, 2014 | ||||
Position 4
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Mark Lewandowski Incumbent |
100% | 8,555 | |
| Total Votes | 8,555 | |||
| Source: Harris County Clerk, "Official Results," accessed December 29, 2014 • Montgomery County, Texas, "Cumulative Report — Official," accessed December 29, 2014 | ||||
Endorsements
No candidate publicly received an endorsement in this election.
Campaign finance
Candidates must file reports with the Texas Ethics Commission or the appropriate county clerk. They must disclose the amount of each contribution (or the value and nature of any in-kind contribution), the name and address of the individual or political committee making the contribution and the date of the contribution. Filers must also report all expenditures, including the date of an expenditure, the name and address of the person to whom the expenditure is made and the purpose of the expenditure.[5]
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Tomball Independent School District election in 2014:[4]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| July 19, 2014 | First day to file for place on general election ballot |
| August 18, 2014 | Last day to file for place on general election ballot |
| October 6, 2014 | Voter registration deadline |
| October 20, 2014 | Early voting begins |
| October 31, 2014 | Last day of early voting |
| November 4, 2014 | Election day |
Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Texas elections, 2014
This election shared the ballot with general elections for U.S. House seats, Texas state executive offices and one seat in the U.S. House Senate. It also shared the ballot with other county and municipal elections. There was one statewide measure on the ballot regarding the diversion of oil and gasoline tax revenues from the state's "Rainy Day Fund" into transportation funding.[4]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Tomball + Independent + School + District + Texas"
See also
- Texas
- Tomball Independent School District, Texas
- Texas school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Harris County, Texas ballot measures
- Montgomery County, Texas ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Texas
External links
- Tomball Independent School District
- Harris County, Texas
- Montgomery County, Texas
- Texas Secretary of State
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 United States Census Bureau, "Montgomery County, Texas," accessed September 2, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed July 29, 2014
- ↑ Tomball Independent School District, "Board of Trustees," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2014 Election Dates," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission, "Campaign Finance Guide for Candidates and Officeholders Who File With Local Filing Authorities," September 1, 2013
| 2014 Tomball Independent School District Elections | |
| Harris County, Texas and Montgomery County, Texas | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Position 1: • Incumbent, Kathy Handler • Joseph Ferguson Position 2: • Incumbent, Michael Pratt |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
