Jacqueline McGourty
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Jacqueline McGourty is the District 1 representative on the Northshore School District school board in Washington. McGourty won a first term in the by-district general election on November 7, 2017.
Biography
McGourty received a B.S. in biology and chemistry and an M.S. and Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular, and cellular biology. She has worked in the biotechnology industry as an academic, scientist, and manager. The 2017 election was her first time running for office.[1]
Elections
2017
Four of the five seats on the Northshore School District school board in Washington were up for by-district election on November 7, 2017. Three seats were up for regular election and one seat (District 2) was up for special election for a two-year term due to the resignation of former board member Ken Smith.[2]
Newcomer Jacqueline McGourty defeated fellow newcomer Brian Travis for the open District 1 seat. Two filed for the vacant District 2 seat: Sherry Krainick and Bob Swain, with Swain winning the spot. District 4 board member Sandy R. Hayes filed for re-election and ran unopposed, winning an additional term. District 5 member Amy Cast defeated challenger Rob Taft, Jr.[3]
Results
| Northshore School District, District 1 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jacqueline McGourty |
73.13% | 21,553 |
| Brian Travis | 26.87% | 7,921 |
| Total Votes | 29,474 | |
| Source: King County, "November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed November 30, 2017 and Snohomish County, "November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed November 30, 2017 | ||
Funding
McGourty reported $1,615.00 in contributions and $204.63 in expenditures, leaving her campaign with $1,410.37 on hand as of October 12, 2017.[4]
Endorsements
McGourty was endorsed by the following organizations and elected officials:[5]
- Northshore Education Association
- Snohomish County Democrats
- Snohomish County Young Democrats
- 46th Legislative District Democrats of Washington
- 45th Legislative District Democrats of Washington
- 1st Legislative District Democrats of Washington
- Aaron Moreau-Cook; Candidate for Bothell City Council
- Washington Sen. Guy Palumbo
- Washington Rep. Derek Stanford
- Washington Rep. Shelley Kloba
Campaign themes
McGourty provided the following description of her political philosophy to Ballotpedia:
| “ | I am running for Northshore School Board, Director #1, because I am passionate about education. All NSD students deserve the best education possible to achieve their maximum potential.
I pledge to support our teachers, parents, and schools to equip them to inspire every student. I will be a strong, experienced advocate for equal access to the quality public education our communities deserve.[1][6] |
” |
| —Jacqueline McGourty (2017) | ||
She also added:
| “ | I have raised 2 kids of my own and would be honored to now serve the children and families of Northshore.[1][6] | ” |
| —Jacqueline McGourty (2017) | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Information submitted on Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form on August 29, 2017
- ↑ Bothell-Kenmore Reporter, "Director Ken Smith to resign Northshore School Board position," March 28, 2017
- ↑ Snohomish County, "Candidates Who Filed," accessed May 25, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed October 12, 2017
- ↑ Jackie McGourty, "Endorsements," accessed September 15, 2017
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Northshore School District elections in 2017 | |
| King and Snohomish County, Washington | |
| Election date: | November 7, 2017 |
| Candidates: | District 1: Jacqueline McGourty • Brian Travis District 2: Sherry Krainick • Bob Swain |
| Important information: | What's at stake? |
