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Washington County School District elections (2014)
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Four seats on the Washington Board of Education were up for general election on November 4, 2014. This election was for Districts 4, 5, 6 and 7. District 5 held a primary election on June 24, 2014 to decide which two candidates would move on to the general election.
In the District 4 race, LaRene L. Cox and Brent Holloway competed since incumbent Cal Durfey did not file for re-election, with Cox winning. In the District 5 race, David B. Stirland defeated Eileen McKell. Incumbent Wes Christiansen did not file for re-election. In the District 6 race, incumbent Kelly Blake defeated challenger Peato (Pat) L. Ena. In the District 7 race, incumbent Laura Hesson won against challenger Scott P. Robison.
About the district
- See also: Washington County School District, Utah
Washington County School District is located in Washington County, Utah. The county seat of Washington County is St. George. Washington County is home to 138,115 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau.[1] In the 2011-2012 school year, Washington County School District was the 8th-largest school district in Utah and served 26,883 students.[2]
Demographics
Washington County underperformed in comparison to the rest of Utah in terms of higher education achievement and median household income in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 25.4 percent of Utah County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 29.9 percent for Utah as a whole. The median household income in Utah County was $49,145 compared to $58,164 for the state of Utah. The poverty rate in Utah County was 14.5 percent compared to 12.1 percent for the entire state.[1]
| Racial Demographics, 2013[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Washington County (%) | Utah (%) |
| White | 93.9 | 91.8 |
| Black or African American | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Asian | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| Two or More Races | 1.9 | 2.3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9 | 13.3 |
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 Washington Board of Education consists of seven members elected by district to four-year terms. There was a primary election on June 24, 2014 to decide candidates for District 5. A general election was held on November 4, 2014 for four seats. Three seats will be up for election in November 2016.[3]
Candidates began to file affidavits of candidacy on March 14, 2014. The filing deadline for school board candidates to get on the ballot in the general election was March 20, 2014.[4]
Elections
2014
Candidates
District 4
District 5
Candidates defeated in the primary
District 6
- Kelly Blake
- Incumbent
- Peato (Pat) L. Ena
District 7
- Laura Hesson
- Incumbent
- Scott P. Robison
Election results
General: District 4
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | LaRene L. Cox |
55.2% | 1,799 | |
| Nonpartisan | Brent Holloway | 44.8% | 1,462 | |
| Total Votes | 3,261 | |||
| Source: Washington County Clerk, "Washington County Election Results," accessed December 22, 2014 | ||||
General: District 5
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | David B. Stirland |
94.7% | 2,490 | |
| Nonpartisan | Eileen McKell | 5.3% | 140 | |
| Total Votes | 2,630 | |||
| Source: Washington County Clerk, "Washington County Election Results," accessed December 22, 2014 | ||||
General: District 6
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Kelly Blake Incumbent |
81.5% | 2,591 | |
| Nonpartisan | Peato (Pat) L. Ena | 18.5% | 588 | |
| Total Votes | 3,179 | |||
| Source: Washington County Clerk, "Washington County Election Results," accessed December 22, 2014 | ||||
General: District 7
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Laura Hesson Incumbent |
60% | 2,030 | |
| Nonpartisan | Scott P. Robison | 40% | 1,353 | |
| Total Votes | 3,383 | |||
| Source: Washington County Clerk, "Washington County Election Results," accessed December 22, 2014 | ||||
Primary: District 5
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | David B. Stirland |
56.1% | 930 | |
| Nonpartisan | Eileen McKell |
24.2% | 401 | |
| Nonpartisan | David S. Eves | 19.7% | 327 | |
| Total Votes | 1,658 | |||
| Source: Washington County, "Unofficial Election Results," June 24, 2014. These election results are unofficial. They will be updated once certified election results are available. | ||||
Endorsements
As of June 24, 2014, no candidate had received an endorsement in this election.
Campaign finance
Candidates received a total of $2,943.43 and spent a total of $4,424.67, according to the Washington County Clerk.[5]
In the District 4 race, candidates received a total of $2,529.05 and spent a total of $2,387.01.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaRene L. Cox | $1,850.00 | $1,732.96 | $117.04 |
| Brent Holloway | $679.05 | $654.05 | $25.00 |
In the District 5 race, candidates received a total of $414.38 and spent a total of $1,215.16.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| David S. Eves | $0.00 | $50.00 | -$50.00 |
| Eileen McKell | $0.00 | $700.78 | -$700.78 |
| David B. Stirland | $414.38 | $464.38 | $50.00 |
In the District 6 race, candidates spent a total of $100.00. They did not report any contributions.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Blake | $0.00 | $50.00 | -$50.00 |
| Peato (Pat) L. Ena | $0.00 | $50.00 | -$50.00 |
In the District 7 race, candidates spent a total of $722.50. They did not report any contributions.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Hesson | $0.00 | $50.00 | -$50.00 |
| Scott P. Robison | $0.00 | $672.50 | -$672.50 |
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Washington County School District election in 2014:[4]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2014 | Declaration of candidacy period opens |
| March 20, 2014 | Declaration of candidacy period closes |
| May 27, 2014 | Voter registration deadline for the primary election |
| June 10, 2014 | Early voting begins for primary election |
| June 24, 2014 | Primary election |
| September 5, 2014 | Last day write-in candidates may file declarations of candidacy |
| October 6, 2014 | Voter registration deadline for general election |
| October 21, 2014 | Early voting begins for general election |
| November 4, 2014 | General election |
Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Utah elections, 2014
This election shared the ballot with general elections for U.S. House seats and Utah state executive offices. It also shared the ballot with other county and municipal elections.[4]
Recent news
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See also
- Utah
- Washington County School District, Utah
- Utah school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Washington County, Utah ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Utah
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States Census Bureau, "Washington County, Utah," accessed June 24, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed June 24, 2014
- ↑ Washington County School District, "Board of Education Policy," June 24, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Utah.gov, "2014 Election Dates," accessed June 3, 2014
- ↑ Washington County Clerk, "Candidate Campaign Finance Reports," accessed October 29, 2014
| 2014 Washington County School District Elections | |
| Washington County, Utah | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 4: • LaRene L. Cox • Brent Holloway District 5: • David S. Eves • Eileen McKell • David B. Stirland |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
