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Pennsbury School District elections (2013)
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Four seats on the Pennsbury School Board were up for election on November 5, 2013. The candidate field was narrowed in a primary election held on May 21, 2013.
Debra Wachspress and Joshua L. Waldorf defeated Simon Campbell and Susan Simon for the two Region 1 seats, while Alison Smith and Debra E. DeBlasio won the Region 3 seats by overcoming Casey Lawrence and Skip Tenney.
About the district
Pennsbury School District serves Falls Township, Lower Makefield Township and Yardley, as well as portions of Morrisville, Newtown and Tullytown in Bucks County, which is located in eastern Pennsylvania. The county has a population of 627,053.[1]
Demographics
The county outperforms the state in education and median household income. According to the 2010 Census, the percentage of residents with a high school degree (92.4%) is higher than the state of Pennsylvania (87.9%) and the percentage of residents over 25 with a bachelor's degree or higher is higher in Bucks County (34.7%) compared to the state overall (26.7%). The median household income in Bucks County is $76,019 compared to Pennsylvania's statewide median of $51,651.[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 Pennsbury School Board consists of nine members elected to four-year terms. The members of the board are elected at-large by voters in the district. The primary election for the Pennsbury School Board was held on May 21, 2013 and the general election was held on November 5, 2013. Four seats were up for election on November 5, 2013 and the remaining five seats are up for election in November 3, 2015.
Elections
2013
Candidates
Region 1
Region 3
Election results
General election
| Pennsbury School District, Region 1 General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat |  Debra Wachspress |
26.6% | 3,154 | |
| Democrat | Joshua L. Waldorf |
25.4% | 3,009 | |
| Republican | Simon Campbell Incumbent | 24.5% | 2,904 | |
| Republican | Susan Simon | 23.5% | 2,781 | |
| Total Votes | 11,848 | |||
| Source: Bucks County Election Results, "School District - Pennsbury School District SD," accessed December 24, 2013 | ||||
| Pennsbury School District, Region 3 General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat | Alison Smith |
27.3% | 2,530 | |
| Democrat | Debra DeBlasio |
25.2% | 2,337 | |
| Republican | Casey Lawrence | 24.5% | 2,275 | |
| Republican | Skip Tenney | 23.1% | 2,142 | |
| Total Votes | 9,284 | |||
| Source: Bucks County Election Results, "School District - Pennsbury School District SD," accessed December 24, 2013 | ||||
Primary election
| Pennsbury School District Region 1 Primary Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Simon Campbell |
29.9% | 808 | |
| Republican | Susan Simon |
28.5% | 769 | |
| Republican | Joshua L. Waldorf | 20.5% | 554 | |
| Republican | Debra Wachspress | 21.1% | 569 | |
| Total Votes | 2,700 | |||
| Source: "Bucks County Elections," "Municipal Primary of Tuesday, May 21, 2013," accessed September 24, 2013 | ||||
| Pennsbury School District Region 1 Primary Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat | Joshua L. Waldorf |
44.3% | 1,060 | |
| Democrat | Debra Wachspress |
42% | 1,005 | |
| Democrat | Simon Campbell | 7.9% | 188 | |
| Democrat | Susan Simon | 5.8% | 139 | |
| Total Votes | 2,392 | |||
| Source: "Bucks County Elections," "Municipal Primary of Tuesday, May 21, 2013," accessed September 24, 2013 | ||||
| North Penn School District Region 3 Primary Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Casey Lawrence |
30.4% | 635 | |
| Republican | Skip Tenney |
27.3% | 570 | |
| Republican | Alison Smith | 23% | 480 | |
| Republican | Debra E. DeBlasio | 19.3% | 402 | |
| Total Votes | 2,087 | |||
| Source: "Bucks County Elections," "Municipal Primary of Tuesday, May 21, 2013," accessed September 24, 2013 | ||||
| North Penn School District Region 3 Primary Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat | Alison Smith |
37.9% | 1,050 | |
| Democrat | Debra E. DeBlasio |
36.9% | 1,023 | |
| Democrat | Casey Lawrence | 13.6% | 377 | |
| Democrat | Skip Tenney | 11.6% | 322 | |
| Total Votes | 2,772 | |||
| Source: "Bucks County Elections," "Municipal Primary of Tuesday, May 21, 2013," accessed September 24, 2013 | ||||
Endorsements
The Democratic Clubs for Lower Makefield Township/Yardley endorsed Debra Wachspress and Josh Waldorf for Region 1 and Deb Deblasio and Alison Smith for Region 3.[3] The Lower Makefield and Yardley Republican committee endorsed Simon Campbell and Susan Simon for Region 1 and Skip Tenney and Casey Lawrence in Region 3.[4]
Campaign finance
No contributions or expenditures were reported during the election, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State.[5]
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What was at stake?
Four seats on the Pennsbury School Board were at stake in the November election, including board President Allan Weisel's seat. Simon Campbell was the only incumbent running for re-election.
Key deadlines
The following were key deadlines for the Pennsbury School Board election:[6]
| Deadline | Event |
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| February 19, 2013 | First day for filing nominating petitions |
| March 12, 2013 | Last day to file nominating petitions |
| March 27, 2013 | Last day to withdraw from ballot |
| May 21, 2013 | Primary Election Day |
| August 1, 2013 | Last day to circulate and file nomination papers nominating independent candidates |
| August 8, 2013 | Last day for candidates who have filed nomination papers to withdraw |
| August 12, 2013 | Last day for candidates nominated at the Primary to withdraw |
| August 22, 2013 | Last day to file substituted nominations |
| September 16, 2013 | First day to receive Official Absentee Ballot Applications |
| October 7, 2013 | Last day an elector may register to vote or make change to their voting record to be eligible for the General Election |
| November 1, 2013 | Last day to receive Official Absentee Ballots in County Board of Elections by 5:00 PM |
| November 5, 2013 | Election day |
Additional elections on the ballot
In addition to the school board race, residents of Bucks County had statewide, countywide and citywide items on the ballot. They voted on a Judge of the Superior Court in a statewide race. They also voted for attorney general, sheriff, prothonotary, recorder of deeds, controller, and four district judges in a countywide race. There were also mayoral, council, auditor, judge of election, and inspector of election races in various townships and boroughs.[7]
See also
- Pennsylvania
- North Penn School District, Pennsylvania
- List of school board elections in 2013
- Bucks County, Pennsylvania ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Pennsylvania
- 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
- Pennsylvania school boards to see large turnover
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "2010 Census: Quick Facts," "Bucks County," accessed September 23, 2013" (dead link)
- ↑ The New York TImes, "Election Results," accessed August 9, 2013
- ↑ "United Pennsbury," "Upcoming School Board Election," accessed September 25, 2013
- ↑ "THE LOWER MAKEFIELD & YARDLEY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE," Candidates," accessed September 25, 2013
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Campaign Finance Online Reporting," accessed December 18, 2013
- ↑ "Bucks County," "Important Dates," accessed September 25, 2013
- ↑ "Bucks County" "BUCKS COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS; MUNICIPAL PRIMARY, TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013," accessed September 23, 2013 (dead link)
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