Worthington Schools elections (2013)
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Three seats on the Worthington School Board were up for election on November 5, 2013. Incumbents Jennifer Hitt Best, Marc Schare and newcomer Sam Shim defeated incumbent David Bressman to win the three at-large seats.
About the district
- See also: Worthington Schools, Ohio
Worthington Schools in Worthington is located in Franklin County, which is situated in northern Ohio. The county's population was 1,163,414 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.[1]
Demographics
In terms of graduation rate and average household income, Franklin County overperformed in these areas. The graduation rate was 89.3% compared to 87.8% statewide. The average household income was $50,045 compared to $48,071 in the entire state. Franklin County underperformed in terms of poverty rate with 17.4%, while the poverty rate for Ohio was 14.8%.[2]
| Racial Demographics, 2010[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Franklin County (%) | Ohio (%) |
| White | 70.7 | 83.4 |
| Black | 21.8 | 12.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0 | 3.3 |
| Asian | 4.2 | 1.8 |
| American Indian | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Two or More Races | 2.9 | 2.0 |
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 Worthington School Board is composed of five members that are elected at large. There was no primary election on September 10, 2013 and the general election was held on November 5, 2013. Three seats on the board were up for election in 2013 and two seats will be on the ballot on November 3, 2015.
Candidates for the Worthington School Board must be 18 years old, a resident of the district and not hold Schools office concurrent to board service.[3]
Elections
2013
Candidates
- Jennifer Hitt Best
- Incumbent
- Attorney
- David Bressman
- Incumbent and Board President
- Graduate, University of Dayton, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
- Marc Schare
- Incumbent
- College of Staten Island, Stevens Institute of Technology
- Sam Shim
- Auditor and Consultant
- Ohio State University graduate
Election results
| Worthington Schools, At-large General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Jennifer Hitt Best Incumbent |
28.3% | 5,754 | |
| Nonpartisan | Marc Schare Incumbent |
24.2% | 4,913 | |
| Nonpartisan | Sam Shim |
24.1% | 4,910 | |
| Nonpartisan | David Bressman Incumbent | 23.4% | 4,761 | |
| Total Votes | 20,338 | |||
| Source: Franklin County Board of Elections, "Election Summary Report for General Election in Franklin County, Ohio," accessed December 16, 2013 | ||||
Endorsements
Jennifer Hitt Best and Marc Schare announced to the Worthington Education Association that they would not seek or accept endorsements from local teachers unions, believing it to be a conflict of interest.[4]
Shim was endorsed by the Worthington Education Association and the Franklin County Democratic Party.[5][6]
Bressman was endorsed by the Worthington Education Association, the Columbus Post and the Worthington Alliance for African-American Parents and Educators. He was also endorsed by current and former NFL Players Jay Richardson, Dimitrious Stanley and Antonio Smith.[7]
Campaign finance
Sam Shim received a total of $750 during the election, according to the Ohio Secretary of State. Neither Jennifer Hitt Best, David Bressman nor Marc Schare filed financial reports for their respective campaigns.[8]
What was at stake?
Four candidates vied for three at-large seats on the Worthington School Board on November 5, 2013. Two of the three incumbents won re-election, while David Bressman was replaced by newcomer Sam Shim.
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Worthington Board of Education elections in 2013:[9]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| August 7, 2013 | Last day to file nominating petitions for local nonpartisan races |
| October 24, 2013 | Filing deadline for pre-election expense reports |
| November 5, 2013 | Election day |
| November 26, 2013 | Certification of election results by county officials |
| December 13, 2013 | Filing deadline for post-election expense reports |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Worthington + Schools + Ohio"
See also
- Ohio
- Worthington Schools
- List of school board elections in 2013
- Franklin County, Ohio ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Ohio
- Financial policies, education standards at stake in November school board elections
- School board election wrap-up: Incumbents re-elected overwhelmingly in November 5 elections
- School board elections review: Voters opt for experience over new blood in nation's largest school districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ U.S. Census, "Quick Facts: Franklin County," accessed October 21, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedCensus - ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2013 Candidate Guide," accessed September 20, 2013
- ↑ Candy Brooks, Worthington News, "Best, Schare shy away from endorsement," published October 5, 2013
- ↑ Franklin County Democratic Party, "2013 Franklin County Democratic Party Endorsements," accessed October 21, 2013
- ↑ Worthington News, "Best, Schare shy away from endorsement," October 5, 2013
- ↑ Information submitted via e-mail on October 31, 2013
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Sam Shim," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2013 Election Calendar," accessed September 20, 2013
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