Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools elections (2013)
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Two seats on the Williamsburg-James City County School Board were up for election on November 5, 2013. Jamestown District incumbent Jim L. Kelly ran unopposed and retained his seat, while incumbent Joe Fuentes defeated challenger Melinda Lincoln-Richardson in the Powhatan District.
About the district
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools is located in James City County, Virginia. James City County is home to 70,516 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau.[1] In the 2011-2012 school year, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools was the 26th-largest school district in Virginia and served 10,975 students.[2]
Demographics
James City County outperformed the rest of Virginia in terms of higher education achievement in 2013. The United States Census Bureau found that 45.8 percent of James City County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 35.2 percent for Virginia as a whole. The median household income in James City County was $76,960 compared to $63,907 for the state of Virginia. The poverty rate in James City County was 8.7 percent compared to 11.3 percent for the entire state.[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 Williamsburg City-County School Board is made up of seven members, five are elected by district in James City County and two members are appointed by the Williamsburg City Council to serve at large. All members serve four year terms. The election of county school board members coincides with the election of county governing officials. WJCCPS did not hold a primary election and the general election was held on November 5, 2013.[4]
Elections
2013
Candidates
Jamestown District
- Jim L. Kelly
- Incumbent
- Engineer
Powhatan District
- Joe Fuentes
- Incumbent and Board Vice Chair
- Melinda Lincoln-Richardson
Election results
| Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, Jamestown District General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Jim L. Kelly Incumbent |
97% | 4,106 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 3% | 126 | |
| Total Votes | 4,232 | |||
| Source: James City County, Virginia, "November 2013 General Election Official Results," accessed December 12, 2013 | ||||
| Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, Powhatan District General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Joe Fuentes Incumbent |
74.3% | 3,118 | |
| Nonpartisan | Melinda Lincoln-Richardson | 25.1% | 1,053 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.6% | 27 | |
| Total Votes | 4,198 | |||
| Source: James City County, Virginia, "November 2013 General Election Official Results," accessed December 12, 2013 | ||||
Endorsements
Joe Fuentes received endorsements from The Virginia Gazette and former school board chairman John Alewynse.[5][6]
Campaign finance
Candidates received a total of $8,469.50 and spent a total of $4,009.93, according to the Virginia State Board of Elections.[7]
In the Jamestown District race, Jim L. Kelly received a total of $750 and spent a total of $720.22.
In the Powhatan District race, candidates received a total of $7,719.50 and spent a total of $3,289.71.
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Contributions Maintained |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Fuentes | $7,154.00 | $2,724.21 | $4,429.79 |
| Melinda Lincoln-Richardson | $565.50 | $565.50 | $0 |
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What was at stake?
Two seats were up for election on the Williamsburg-James City County Public School Board on November 5, 2013. Both incumbents sought re-election and retained their seats.
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Williamsburg-James City County Public School Board election in 2013:[8]
| Deadline | Event |
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| June 11, 2013 | Last day to file nominating petitions |
| October 15, 2013 | Last day to register to vote |
| November 5, 2013 | Election day |
Additional elections on the ballot
This election shared the ballot with other municipal and school board elections, as well as the statewide offices for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Williamsburg-James + City + County + Public + Schools + Virginia"
See also
- School board elections review: Voters opt for experience over new blood in nation's largest school districts
- School board election wrap-up: Incumbents re-elected overwhelmingly in November 5 elections
- Virginia
- Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
- List of school board elections in 2013
- James City County, Virginia ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Virginia
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States Census Bureau, "James City County, Virginia," accessed January 27, 2015
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Election Results," accessed September 17, 2013
- ↑ Standard Operating Procedures Manual, "Standards of Governance," accessed October 21, 2013
- ↑ Virginia Gazette, "For WJC School Board," October 18, 2013
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through e-mail from Joe Fuentes on January 16, 2014
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "Campaign Finance Reports," accessed October 21, 2013
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 5, 2013 Elections Candidacy Requirements For Local Offices," accessed August 8, 2013
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