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Victoria Straughn
Victoria Straughn was a candidate for an at-large seat on the Cincinnati Schools Board of Education. She was defeated in the November 5, 2013 general election.
Biography
Straughn graduated from Hughes High School in 1979. At the time of her candidacy, Straughn worked as a clinical studies assistant at the University of Cincinnati. Straughn is a board member for the Cincinnati Interfaith Worker Center and the Cincinnati chapter of the National Action Network.[1]
Elections
2013
Straughn sought election to the board against eight other candidates for four available seats on November 5, 2013.
Results
| Cincinnati Board of Education, At-large, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Melanie Bates Incumbent |
18.1% | 27,469 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ericka Copeland-Dansby |
14.8% | 22,455 | |
| Nonpartisan | Elisa Hoffman |
13.8% | 20,861 | |
| Nonpartisan | Daniel Minera |
10.9% | 16,537 | |
| Nonpartisan | Marcia A. Futel | 10.1% | 15,368 | |
| Nonpartisan | Betsy Shank | 9.7% | 14,752 | |
| Nonpartisan | Martha Good | 9.2% | 13,909 | |
| Nonpartisan | Sally O'Callaghan | 8.3% | 12,621 | |
| Nonpartisan | Victoria Straughn | 5% | 7,540 | |
| Total Votes | 151,512 | |||
| Source: Hamilton County, Ohio Board of Elections, "Official Results," accessed December 13, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Straughn reported no contributions or expenditures to the Ohio Secretary of State.[2]
Campaign themes
2013
In an interview with the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area, Straughn explained how she would improve district schools:[1]
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"Demand more accountability from each school, engage civic leaders, parents and the community to assist with mentoring and volunteering in schools and homes. Teach outside of text book using real-world issues that our children are facing. Strengthen business and community partnerships that include school to career programs and internships. Creation of more Summer Enrichment Programs." |
Recent news
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See also
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