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Tyler Independent School District elections (2014)
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Three seats on the Tyler Independent School District board were up for general election on May 10, 2014. In the District 2 race, incumbent Orenthia Mason triumphed over challenger Cedrick Granberry Sr. In the District 5 race, challenger Barbara Smith unseated incumbent Ross Strader to finish out a term that expires in May 2015. District 4 candidate Patricia Nation was elected automatically because she was unopposed.[1]
About the district
- See also: Tyler Independent School District, Texas
Tyler Independent School District is located in Smith County, Texas. The county seat of Smith County is Tyler. The county's population was 209,714 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.[2]
Demographics
Smith County underperforms in comparison to the rest of Texas in terms of higher education attainment and median income and outperforms in terms of poverty rate. The 2010 U.S. Census found that 24.8 percent of Smith County residents over 25 years old held undergraduate degrees compared to a 26.3 percent rate for the state of Texas. Smith County had a median income of $47,312 in 2010 compared to $51,563 for Texas. The poverty rate for Smith County was 15.9 percent in 2010 compared to a 17.4 percent rate for the rest of the state.[2]
| Racial Demographics, 2012[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Smith County (%) | Texas (%) |
| White | 78.1 | 80.6 |
| Black or African American | 18.2 | 12.3 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Asian | 1.3 | 4.2 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9 | 38.2 |
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.
Voter and candidate information
The Tyler Board of Trustees consists of seven members who are elected by geographic district. They serve three-year terms. There was no primary election and a general election took place on May 10, 2014 for three seats, including one unfinished term in District 5. The District 5 term expires in May 2015, along with one other seat.[3]
A member of the board must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the district. An individual seeking office must be a resident of the state for 12 months and a resident of the district for six months, prior to the last date on which the candidate could file to be listed on the ballot.[4]
Elections
2014
Candidates
District 2
- Cedrick Granberry Sr.
- Business owner
- Orenthia Mason
- Incumbent and board president
District 4
- Patricia Nation
- Retired administrator
District 5
- Barbara Smith
- Former TISD substitute teacher
- Ross Strader
- Incumbent
- Senior pastor, Bethel Bible Church
Election results
District 2
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Orenthia Mason Incumbent |
83.8% | 243 | |
| Nonpartisan | Cedrick Granberry Sr. | 16.2% | 47 | |
| Total Votes | 290 | |||
| Source: Smith County of Texas, "Election Results," accessed February 25, 2015 | ||||
District 4
Patricia Nation won election to the District 4 seat without opposition.
District 5
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Barbara Smith |
57.5% | 367 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ross Strader Incumbent | 42.5% | 271 | |
| Total Votes | 638 | |||
| Source: Smith County of Texas, "Election Results," accessed February 25, 2015 | ||||
Endorsements
No candidate received an endorsement in this election.
Campaign finance
No candidate filed a campaign finance report with the Texas Ethics Commission.[5]
What was at stake?
Two district seats were contested in the May 2014 election in Tyler Independent School District, including the unexpired District 5 term. Ross Strader was appointed to that position in December 2013 after the resignation of board member Brad Spradlin. Strader was defeated by former TISD teacher Barbara Smith. District 2 incumbent and Board President Orenthia Mason defeated Cedrick Granberry Sr., a business owner.
Issues in the district
2013 bond proposal
The Tyler community approved a $160.5 million bond package in May 2013. The bond approval allocated funds for the construction of four new facilities, including two middle schools. The bond package also included renovations and additions to two existing elementary schools. The bond measure did not increase the taxes of Tyler residents.[6]
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Tyler Independent School District election in 2014:[7]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2014 | First day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
| February 28, 2014 | Last day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
| March 5, 2014 | Last day to withdraw from ballot |
| April 10, 2014 | Due date for first campaign finance report |
| April 10, 2014 | Last day for voter registration with county clerk |
| May 1, 2014 | Last day to request mailed ballot from county clerk |
| May 2, 2014 | Due date for second campaign finance report |
| May 10, 2014 | Election day |
| May 21, 2014 | Final day for canvassing of votes |
| July 15, 2014 | Last campaign finance report for election |
Additional elections on the ballot
The election for various municipal positions in Smith County were also on the ballot.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Tyler + Independent + School + District + Texas"
See also
- Texas
- Tyler Independent School District, Texas
- Texas school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Smith County, Texas ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Texas
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Tyler Morning Telegraph, "East Texas - Election Results (FINAL)," May 10, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 U.S. Census, "Quick Facts: Smith County," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Tyler Independent School District, "School Board Elections," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Tyler Independent School District, "Board Member Qualifications," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission, "Campaign Finance Reports," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Tyler Independent School District, "Bond 2013," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2014 Election Dates," accessed March 20, 2014
| 2014 Tyler Independent School District Elections | |
| Tyler, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 2: Cedrick Granberry Sr. • Incumbent, Orenthia Mason District 5: Incumbent, Ross Strader • Barbara Smith |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
