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Erie City School District elections (2013)
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Four seats on the Erie City School Board were up for election on November 5, 2013.
Edward Brzezinski, Angela Euell-McNair , Mary Frances Schenley and Thomas Spagel defeated John Dundon for the four at-large seats.
About the district
- See also: Erie City School District, Pennsylvania
Erie City School District is located in Erie County in northwestern Pennsylvania. As of 2013, Erie County was home to 280,646 residents.[1]
Demographics
According to the 2010 Census, the median household income in Erie County is $44,503 compared to Pennsylvania's statewide median of $51,651. The poverty rate in Erie County is 15.8% while the state average is 12.6%. The percentage of residents over 25 with a bachelor's degree or higher in Erie County is 23.6% while the percentage in Pennsylvania overall is 26.7%.[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 Erie City 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 Erie City 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 five seats were up for election in November 3, 2015.
Elections
2013
Candidates
- Edward Brzezinski
- Real estate broker
- Gannon University
- John Dundon
- Career advisor
- Gannon University
- Angela Euell-McNair
- Mobile therapist and behavioral consultant
- Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh
- Mary Frances Schenley
- Pre-K facilitator at the Boys and Girls Club of Erie
- Gannon University
- Thomas Spagel
- Business Owner
- Gannon University
Election results
| Erie City School District, At-large General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Cross filed |  Ed Brzenzinski Incumbent |
23.4% | 10,459 | |
| Cross filed | Mary Frances Schenley Incumbent |
22.8% | 10,195 | |
| Cross filed | Thomas Spagel |
21.5% | 9,604 | |
| Democrat | Angela Euell-McNair |
20.7% | 9,236 | |
| Republican | John Dundon | 11.3% | 5,029 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.2% | 101 | |
| Total Votes | 44,624 | |||
| Source: Erie County, Pennsylvania, "2013 General Election Results," accessed December 13, 2013 | ||||
| Erie City School District Primary Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Tom Spagel |
26.3% | 1,286 | |
| Republican | Edward Brzezinski |
25.6% | 1,254 | |
| Republican | Mary Frances Schenley |
25.3% | 1,235 | |
| Republican | John Dundon |
22.8% | 1,114 | |
| Total Votes | 4,889 | |||
| Source: Erie County Election Results, "2013 Republican Primary Results," accessed October 9, 2013 | ||||
| Erie City School District Primary Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat | Mary Frances Schenley |
18.6% | 4,804 | |
| Democrat | Edward Brzezinski |
17.7% | 4,579 | |
| Democrat | Angel Euell-McNair |
13.4% | 3,450 | |
| Democrat | Tom Spagel |
13.1% | 3,380 | |
| Democrat | Julia Calipo | 11.2% | 2,888 | |
| Democrat | Frank Milone | 10.2% | 2,644 | |
| Democrat | John Dundon | 8.3% | 2,135 | |
| Democrat | Albert Isacks | 7.5% | 1,943 | |
| Total Votes | 25,823 | |||
| Source: Erie County Election Results, "2013 Democratic Primary Results," accessed October 9, 2013 | ||||
Campaign finance
No contributions or expenditures were reported during the election, according to the Pennsylvania Secretary of State.[3]
Endorsements
No candidates received any official endorsements.
What was at stake?
Four seats on the Erie City school board were at stake in the election, including current board president Mary Frances Schenley's seat. Incumbents Mary Frances Schenley and Edward Brzezinski sought re-election.
Key deadlines
The following were key deadlines for the Erie City School Board election.
| 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 Erie City School District had statewide, countywide, and local items on the ballot. They voted on a Judge of the Superior Court and Judge of the Court of Common pleas in statewide races. Additionally, they voted for county executive, sheriff, county council, and clerk of records at the county level. There were also magisterial district judge, mayoral, council member, judge of elections, and inspector of elections races on the ballot.[4]
See also
- Erie City School District, Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania school districts
- List of school districts in Pennsylvania
- Erie County, Pennsylvania ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Pennsylvania
- 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, "Erie County," accessed October 8, 2013"
- ↑ The New York TImes, "Election Results," accessed October 8, 2013
- ↑ Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Campaign Finance Online Reporting," accessed December 18, 2013
- ↑ Erie County, "2013 GENERAL CANDIDATE LIST," accessed October 9, 2013
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