Linda Polly
Linda Polly was a member of the Raleigh County Schools Board of Education. She served on the board from her appointment in July 2014 until December 2014. She ran for re-election in the special election on November 4, 2014, but she was defeated by Jack "Gordie" Roop.[1][2]
Elections
2014
One seat on the Raleigh County Schools Board of Education was up for special election on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Linda Polly, who was appointed to replace former member Sally Susman after she resigned from the board due to health reasons in June 2014, ran against challengers Jack "Gordie" Roop, Marsha K. Smith and Steve Finch. Roop, a former member of the board who served from 2008 to 2012, won the election.[1][2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Jack "Gordie" Roop |
37.8% | 6,753 | |
| Nonpartisan | Marsha K. Smith | 30% | 5,356 | |
| Nonpartisan | Linda Polly Incumbent | 18.7% | 3,333 | |
| Nonpartisan | Steve Finch | 13.5% | 2,419 | |
| Total Votes | 17,861 | |||
| Source: Charleston Gazette-Mail, "Results by county in Southern West Virginia races," November 4, 2014 | ||||
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Footnotes
| 2014 Raleigh County Schools Special Election | |
| Raleigh County, West Virginia | |
| Election date: | May 13, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Linda Polly • Steve Finch • Jack "Gordie" Roop • Marsha K. Smith |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
