Victoria Independent School District elections (2014)
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Two seats on the Victoria Independent School District board were scheduled to be up for general election on May 10, 2014. The district canceled the election since both incumbents, Board President Tami Keeling and member L.J. 'Lou' Svetlik, were running unopposed.[1]
About the district
Victoria Independent School District is located in Victoria County, Texas. The county seat of Victoria County is Victoria. The county's population was 86,793 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.[2]
Demographics
Victoria County underperforms in comparison to the rest of Texas in terms of higher education attainment and median income. The 2010 U.S. Census found that 16.7 percent of Victoria County residents over 25 years old held undergraduate degrees compared to a 26.3 percent rate for the state of Texas. Victoria County had a median income of $50,097 in 2010 compared to $51,563 for Texas. The poverty rate for Victoria County was 16.8 percent in 2010 compared to a 17.4 percent rate for the rest of the state.[2]
Racial Demographics, 2012[2] | ||
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Race | Victoria County (%) | Texas (%) |
White | 89.6 | 80.6 |
Black or African American | 6.9 | 12.3 |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8 | 1.0 |
Asian | 1.3 | 4.2 |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Two or More Races | 1.3 | 1.7 |
Hispanic or Latino | 44.5 | 38.2 |
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 Victoria Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected by geographic district. They serve three-year terms. There was no primary election and a general election was scheduled to take place on May 10, 2014. The district canceled this election since both seats were uncontested.[1]
A member of the board must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the district. An individual seeking office must be a resident of the state for 12 months and a resident of the district for six months, prior to the last date on which the candidate could file to be listed on the ballot.[3]
Elections
2014
The district canceled this election because both incumbents, Tami Keeling in District 5 and L.J. 'Lou' Svetlik in District 3, were running unopposed.
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Victoria Independent School District election in 2014:[4]
Deadline | Event |
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January 29, 2014 | First day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
February 28, 2014 | Last day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
March 5, 2014 | Last day to withdraw from ballot |
April 10, 2014 | Due date for first campaign finance report |
April 10, 2014 | Last day for voter registration with county clerk |
May 1, 2014 | Last day to request mailed ballot from county clerk |
May 2, 2014 | Due date for second campaign finance report |
May 10, 2014 | Election day |
May 21, 2014 | Final day for canvassing of votes |
July 15, 2014 | Last campaign finance report for election |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Victoria + Independent + School + District + Texas"
See also
- Texas
- Victoria Independent School District, Texas
- Texas school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Victoria County, Texas ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Texas
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Victoria Independent School District, "Meeting Notes for March 20, 2014," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 U.S. Census, "Quick Facts: Victoria County," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Victoria Independent School District, "Board Member Qualifications," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2014 Election Dates," accessed April 8, 2014
2014 Victoria Independent School District Elections | |
Victoria County, Texas | |
Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
Candidates: | District 3: Incumbent, L.J. 'Lou' Svetlik District 5: Incumbent, Tami Keeling |
Important information: | Key deadlines |