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Latasha B. Sledge
Latasha Sledge was a candidate for the District 7 seat on the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Board of Education in North Carolina. She was defeated in the general election on November 4, 2014.
Biography
Sledge holds a bachelor’s degree in health education from N.C. Central University. She was involved in public health for 15 years and was working as a real estate agent at the time of her candidacy.[1]
Elections
2014
Six seats on the Nash-Rocky Board of Education were up for general election on November 4, 2014. All six incumbents sought re-election. In District 2, incumbent Jon Hardy ran against newcomers Linwood Weeks, Jeff Williams and Wendy Wilson. Incumbent Brenda Brown was unopposed in District 4. Tiffany Delano, Wayne Doll and Steve Williams challenged incumbent Bonnie Baker Batts for the District 6 seat. Incumbent Reginald Silver faced Steve Bulluck for the District 8 seat. In District 9, incumbent Robert Bynum ran against challenger LaShawnda Washington. Incumbent Michael David Grover, Ricky Jenkins and Latasha B. Sledge competed for a two-year term in the District 7 seat.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Ricky Jenkins |
36.6% | 1,219 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael David Grover, II Incumbent | 31.1% | 1,035 | |
| Nonpartisan | Latasha B. Sledge | 31% | 1,032 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 1.4% | 47 | |
| Total Votes | 3,333 | |||
| Source: North Carolina Board of Elections, "2014 General Election Results," accessed December 30, 2014 | ||||
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