David Gerda
David Gerda was a candidate for the Place 6 seat on the Keller Board of Trustees in Texas. He lost the general election on May 9, 2015.
Biography
Gerda is a business owner and former executive in furniture manufacturing. He is an active volunteer, having participated at Keller Watch Dogs, Toys for Tots and Christ’s Haven Children’s Home, among other endeavors. He and his wife have three children.[1]
Elections
2015
The general election on May 9, 2015, in the Keller Independent School District featured two seats up for election. In the Place 6 race, incumbent Brad Schofield faced challenger David Gerda. Place 7 incumbent Ruthie Keyes competed against challenger David Staine. Schofield and Keyes won re-election to the Place 6 and Place 7 seats, respectively.
Results
| Keller Independent School District, Place 6 General Election, 3-year term, 2015 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Brad Schofield Incumbent |
55.3% | 2,997 | |
| Nonpartisan | David Gerda | 44.7% | 2,420 | |
| Total Votes | 5,417 | |||
| Source: Tarrant County Clerk, "Official Results," accessed June 1, 2015 | ||||
Endorsements
Gerda was endorsed by Keller City Councilman Rick Barnes and Keller Mayor Mark Matthews.[2]
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See also
- Keller Independent School District, Texas
- Keller Independent School District elections (2015)
- Decreased success for school board incumbents in Texas; 1/3 defeated in largest districts (May 11, 2015)
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Footnotes
| 2015 Keller Independent School District Elections | |
| Tarrant County, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 9, 2015 |
| Candidates: | Place 6: Incumbent, Brad Schofield • David Gerda Place 7: Incumbent, Ruthie Keyes • David Staine |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
