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Lori Linkimer

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Lori Linkimer was an at-large member of the St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 Board of Education in Illinois. She was first elected to the board in the general election on April 7, 2015.[1]
Biography
Linkimer earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Augustana College and her master's degree in educational administration and supervision from Roosevelt University. Her career experience includes working as an educator and as a manager at Broker-Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate. Her community involvement includes membership in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and serving with the St. Charles Noon Kiwanis Club.[2]
Elections
2015
Three of the seven at-large seats on the St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 Board of Education were up for general election on April 7, 2015. The seats of incumbents Kathleen T. Hewell, Judith McConnell and Nicholas P. Manheim were on the ballot. They for ran for re-election against the following six challengers: Stephen Bruesewitz, Rick Leidig, Lori Linkimer, Jennifer Ann Reeder, Michael A. Vyzral and Lowell Yarusso. Incumbents Hewell and Manheim won their bids for re-election. Linkimer won the third seat.
Results
St. Charles Community Unit School District 303, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2015 |
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Nonpartisan | ![]() |
19.7% | 3,433 | |
Nonpartisan | ![]() |
17.6% | 3,066 | |
Nonpartisan | ![]() |
11.8% | 2,045 | |
Nonpartisan | Jennifer Ann Reeder | 10.9% | 1,899 | |
Nonpartisan | Judith McConnell Incumbent | 10.8% | 1,887 | |
Nonpartisan | Rick Leidig | 10.7% | 1,859 | |
Nonpartisan | Lowell Yarusso | 6.8% | 1,183 | |
Nonpartisan | Stephen Bruesewitz | 6.1% | 1,059 | |
Nonpartisan | Michael A. Vyzral | 5.5% | 965 | |
Total Votes | 17,396 | |||
Source: Kane County Clerk, "2015 Consolidated Election Contest Results," accessed April 22, 2015 |
Funding
School board candidates in Illinois are only required to file campaign finance reports if they accept contributions or make expenditures in excess of $5,000 in a 12-month period.[3]
Linkimer reported no contributions or expenditures to the Illinois State Board of Elections in this election.[4]
Endorsements
Linkimer did not receive any official endorsements for this election.
Recent news
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See also
- St. Charles Community Unit School District 303, Illinois
- St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 elections (2015)
- Hot tub Gatorade, turnout in Peoria and the Wisconsin state budget... (April 8, 2015)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Kane County Clerk, "2015 Consolidated Election Contest Results," accessed April 7, 2015
- ↑ Daily Herald, "Lori Linkimer: Candidate Profile," March 10, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "A Guide to Campaign Disclosure," accessed March 31, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Disclosure Search," accessed April 6, 2015
2015 St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 Elections | |
Kane County, Illinois | |
Election date: | April 7, 2015 |
Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Kathleen T. Hewell • Incumbent, Judith McConnell • Incumbent, Nicholas P. Manheim • Stephen Bruesewitz • Rick Leidig • Lori Linkimer • Jennifer Ann Reeder • Michael A. Vyzral • Lowell Yarusso |
Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |