Upper Darby School District elections (2013)
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Four seats were up for election on the Upper Darby School Board. Democrats Rachel Mitchell and Manjit Singh along with Republicans Maureen E. Carey and Earl Toole defeated four challengers during the general election on November 5, 2013.
About the district
Upper Darby School District serves K-12 students in Upper Darby, a township in eastern Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The population of Delaware County was 558,972 according to the 2010 U.S. Census[1]
Demographics
Delaware County outperformed the rest of the state in terms of educational achievement based on the 2010 U.S. Census. The percentage of residents over 25 years old with a bachelor's degree (34.9%) was higher than the state of Pennsylvania (27.0%). The median household income in Delaware County was $64,242 compared to the state median income of $52,267. Delaware County had a poverty rate of 9.8% while the state of Pennsylvania had a poverty rate of 13.1%.[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 Upper Darby School Board consists of nine members who are elected at-large to four-year terms. There was a primary election on May 21, 2013 and the general election was held on November 5, 2013. Four seats were on the ballot in 2013.
Candidates running in the May primary were required to file nominating petitions with the Delaware County Elections Bureau by March 12, 2013. The last day for candidates nominated in the primary to withdraw from the ballot was August 12, 2013. Voters could register for the general election through October 7, 2013. The Board of Elections allowed voters to request civilian absentee ballots until October 29, 2013 and accepted these ballots until November 1, 2013.[2]
Elections
2013
Candidates
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Immaculata College
- Homemaker
- Graduate, West Chester University
- Educator
- Graduate, Harcum College
- Community outreach liaison, Healthy NewsWorks
- Graduate, Temple University
- Assistant director of community development, Upper Darby Township
- Graduate, Eastern University and Rutgers University
- Stay-at-home mom
- Small business owner
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Temple University
- Account executive, Independence Blue Cross
Election results
General election
| Upper Darby School District, At-large, Four-year term, November 5, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Maureen E. Carey Incumbent |
13.4% | 6,935 | |
| Democratic | Rachel Mitchell |
13.2% | 6,871 | |
| Republican | Earl Toole Incumbent |
12.7% | 6,574 | |
| Democratic | Manjit Singh |
12.7% | 6,567 | |
| Democratic | Stacey Hawley | 12.5% | 6,495 | |
| Democratic | Phyllis Fields | 12.2% | 6,322 | |
| Republican | John McMullan | 11.7% | 6,055 | |
| Republican | Rose G. Conley | 11.7% | 6,051 | |
| Total Votes | 51,870 | |||
| Source: Delaware County Election Bureau, "Municipal Election 2013 Results," accessed January 30, 2014 | ||||
Primary
| Upper Darby School District, Republican primary, Four-year term, May 21, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Maureen E. Carey Incumbent |
21.5% | 2,455 | |
| Republican | Earl Toole Incumbent |
20.3% | 2,309 | |
| Republican | Rose G. Conley |
19.3% | 2,205 | |
| Republican | John McMullan |
16.2% | 1,851 | |
| Republican | Rachel Mitchell | 9.1% | 1,042 | |
| Republican | Stacey Hawley | 7.6% | 868 | |
| Republican | Phyllis Fields | 3.8% | 436 | |
| Republican | Tyra Virden | 2% | 227 | |
| Republican | Write-in votes | 0% | 3 | |
| Total Votes | 11,396 | |||
| Source: Delaware County Election Bureau, "Municipal Primary 2013," accessed January 30, 2014 | ||||
| Upper Darby School District, Democratic primary, Four-year term, May 21, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Rachel Mitchell |
18.9% | 1,234 | |
| Democratic | Stacey Hawley |
18.8% | 1,230 | |
| Democratic | Manjit Singh |
18.8% | 1,228 | |
| Democratic | Phyllis Fields |
14.1% | 923 | |
| Democratic | Rose G. Conley | 8.1% | 529 | |
| Democratic | Maureen E. Carey Incumbent | 7.2% | 471 | |
| Democratic | John McMullan | 5.2% | 339 | |
| Democratic | Earl Toole Incumbent | 4.8% | 316 | |
| Democratic | Tyra Virden | 4.1% | 270 | |
| Democratic | Write-in votes | 0.1% | 6 | |
| Total Votes | 6,546 | |||
| Source: Delaware County Election Bureau, "Municipal Primary 2013," accessed January 30, 2014 | ||||
Endorsements
No candidates received endorsements during this election.
Campaign finance
No contributions or expenditures were reported during the election, according to the Pennsylvania Secretary of State.[3]
What was at stake?
The board welcomed two new members after the November 5 general election. Vince Gordon did not file for re-election in 2013 while fellow incumbent Rose G. Conley was defeated in the election. Democrats Rachel Mitchell and Manjit Singh joined the board, replacing Republican members Gordon and Conley.[4]
Key deadlines
The following table lists important dates for the Upper Darby School Board elections:[2]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| February 19, 2013 | First day to circulate and file nomination petitions |
| March 12, 2013 | Last day to circulate and file nominating petitions |
| March 27, 2013 | Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions |
| April 22, 2013 | Last day to register before primary |
| May 14, 2013 | Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot |
| May 17, 2013 | Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots |
| May 21, 2013 | Municipal primary |
| May 28, 2013 | Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots |
| August 12, 2013 | Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary |
| October 7, 2013 | Last day to register before the November election |
| October 29, 2013 | Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot |
| November 1, 2013 | Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots |
| November 5, 2013 | Municipal election |
Additional elections on the ballot
The Upper Darby School Board elections shared the ballot with other local and county elections. Voters in Upper Darby submitted ballots for Town Council, Treasurer, Election Judge and Election Inspector seats. The ballot featured county races including five Superior Court seats, four Common Pleas Court seats, Sheriff, County Controller and Registrar of Wills.[5]
See also
- Pennsylvania
- Upper Darby School District, Pennsylvania
- List of school board elections in 2013
- Delaware County, Pennsylvania ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Pennsylvania
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Census Bureau, "Quick Facts: Delaware County," accessed January 30, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Delaware County Election Bureau," accessed January 30, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ PA Voter Services, "Advanced Search," accessed January 30, 2014
- ↑ Delaware County News Network, "Upper Darby School Board reorganizes," December 6, 2013
- ↑ Delaware County Election Bureau, "Municipal Election 2013 Results," accessed January 30, 2014
| 2013 Upper Darby School District Elections | |
| Upper Darby, Pennsylvania | |
| Election date: | November 5, 2013 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Maureen E. Carey • Rose G. Conley • Phyllis Fields • Stacey Hawley • John McMullan • Rachel Mitchell • Manjit Singh • Earl Toole |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
