Virgil Osborne
Virgil Osborne was the District 1 representative on the Pike County Board of Education in Kentucky from 2006 to 2014. He ran for re-election in the general election on November 4, 2014, where he was defeated.
Biography
Osborne graduated from Virgie High School, earned an associate degree from Pikeville Junior College, bachelor's from the University of Louisville, and master’s from Eastern Kentucky University. He is a retired teacher and coach, and is deacon emeritus at First Baptist Church.[1]
Elections
2014
- See also: Pike County Schools elections (2014)
The election in Pike County featured two seats up for general election on November 4, 2014. There was no primary election. District 1 incumbent Virgil Osborne ran against challenger Ireland "Heavy" Blankenship and, with incumbent Chuck Johnson not filing for re-election, District 4 saw a three-way race between challengers Vicki Hatfield, Tim Reed II and Nee Jackson.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Ireland Blankenship |
55% | 1,791 | |
| Nonpartisan | Virgil Osborne Incumbent | 45% | 1,463 | |
| Total Votes | 3,254 | |||
| Source: Margaret Koenig, "Fax from the Pike County Clerk's office," January 20, 2015 | ||||
Funding
State law did not require campaign finance reporting if contributions or expenditures did not exceed $1,000 in an election cycle.[2]
Endorsements
Osborne did not receive any official endorsements in 2014.
2010
| Pike County Schools, District 1 General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Virgil Osborne Incumbent |
100% | 1,569 | |
| Total Votes | 1,569 | |||
| Source: Pike County Clerk, "2010 General Election Results," accessed September 9, 2014 | ||||
Recent news
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Footnotes
| 2014 Pike County Schools Elections | |
| Pike County, Kentucky | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 1: • Incumbent, Virgil Osborne • Ireland "Heavy" Blankenship District 4: • Vicki Hatfield • Nee Jackson • Tim Reed II |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
