Spring Branch Independent School District elections (2014)
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Two seats on the Spring Branch Independent School District board were scheduled to be up for general election on May 10, 2014 for Positions 1 and 2. Since both seats only had one candidate, the district canceled the election.[1]
About the district
Spring Branch Independent School District is located in Harris County, Texas. The county seat of Harris County is Houston. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Harris County is home to 4,092,459 residents.[2]
Demographics
In terms of graduation rate and average household income, Harris County outperformed the rest of Texas in these areas. The 2010 U.S. Census found that 28.1 percent of Harris County residents over 25 years old held undergraduate degrees compared to a 26.3 percent rate for the state of Texas. The average household income was $53,160 compared to $50,920 in the entire state. Harris County had a poverty rate of 17.9 percent, while the poverty rate for Texas was 17.4 percent.[2]
| Racial Demographics, 2010[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Harris County (%) | Texas (%) |
| White | 71.0 | 80.6 |
| Black or African American | 19.5 | 12.3 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| Asian | 6.6 | 4.2 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 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 Spring Branch Board of Trustees consists of seven members. While members are elected to specific places on the ballot, they serve at large. They serve three-year terms. There was no primary election and a general election was scheduled to take place on May 10, 2014. The district canceled this election since both seats were uncontested.[1]
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.[3]
Elections
2014
The district canceled this election because both incumbents, Wayne F. Schaper Sr. and Chris Gonzalez, were running unopposed.
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Spring Branch Independent School District election in 2014:[4]
| 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 |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Spring + Branch + Independent + School + District + Texas"
See also
- Texas
- Spring Branch Independent School District, Texas
- Texas school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Harris County, Texas ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Texas
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Spring Branch Independent School District, "School board elections," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 United States Census, "Quick Facts: Harris County" accessed April 8, 2014]
- ↑ Spring Branch Independent School District, "Board Member Qualifications," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2014 Election Dates," accessed April 8, 2014
| 2014 Spring Branch Independent School District Elections | |
| Harris County, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Position 1: Incumbent, Wayne F. Schaper Sr. Position 2: Incumbent, Chris Gonzalez |
| Important information: | Key deadlines |
