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Michael Atherley
Michael Atherley was a candidate for at-large representative on the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school board in Minnesota. He was defeated in the special election on August 9, 2016.
Atherley previously ran unsuccessfully for a seat on the board in 2013 and 2015.
Biography
Michael Atherley resides in Rosemount, Minnesota. Atherley earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. He is employed as a private banking relationship manager with U.S. Bank.[1]
Elections
2016
One seat on the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools school board in Minnesota was up for special election to a three-year term on August 9, 2016. The election was held to fill the seat Rob Duchscher vacated in March 2016. Craig Angrimson, Michael Atherley, Sachin Isaacs, Wendy Brekken, Christopher Dahling, John Millea, and Rachel Wetzsteon filed to run for the seat. Isaacs was elected to the board with 28.8 percent of the vote.[2][3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Sachin Isaacs |
28.8% | 2,171 | |
| Nonpartisan | Wendy Brekken | 19.6% | 1,476 | |
| Nonpartisan | Craig Angrimson | 13.4% | 1,012 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Atherley | 12.7% | 956 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Millea | 8.9% | 668 | |
| Nonpartisan | Christopher Dahling | 8% | 605 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rachel Wetzsteon | 7.6% | 576 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 1% | 78 | |
| Total Votes | 7,542 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State, "Results for Selected Contests in School District No. 196 - ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN," accessed June 13, 2017 | ||||
2015
The election in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan featured four of the seven seats on the board up for at-large general election on November 3, 2015.
The seats of incumbents Joel Albright, Rob Duchscher, Jackie Magnuson, and Bob Schutte were up for election. All four incumbents filed to run for re-election, and they defeated challengers Craig Angrimson, Michael Atherley, and Sachin Isaacs for the four at-large seats. Angrimson previously ran unsuccessfully for a seat on the board in 2013.
Results
| Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, At-Large, General Election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Jackie Magnuson Incumbent |
21.1% | 7,277 |
| Joel Albright Incumbent |
18.2% | 6,252 |
| Rob Duchscher Incumbent |
17.1% | 5,895 |
| Bob Schutte Incumbent |
17.1% | 5,879 |
| Michael Atherley | 8.8% | 3,031 |
| Sachin Isaacs | 8.2% | 2,836 |
| Craig Angrimson | 8.2% | 2,820 |
| Write-in votes | 1.31% | 451 |
| Total Votes | 34,441 | |
| Source: Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, "Local Results in Dakota County," accessed November 4, 2015 | ||
Funding
Atherley reported no contributions or expenditures to the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools administration during the election.[4]
Endorsements
Atherley did not receive any official endorsements during the election.
Recent news
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See also
- Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, Minnesota
- Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools elections (2016)
- Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools elections (2015)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Michael Atherley," accessed October 28, 2015
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Results for Selected Contests in School District No. 196 - ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN," accessed June 13, 2017
- ↑ Sun This Week, "School District 196: Seven seek one open board seat," June 14, 2017
- ↑ Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, "District 196 Elections and Referendums," accessed November 1, 2015
| Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools elections in 2016 | |
| Dakota County, Minnesota | |
| Election date: | August 9, 2016 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Craig Angrimson • Michael Atherley • Wendy Brekken • Christopher Dahling • Sachin Isaacs • John Millea • Rachel Wetzsteon |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
| 2015 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools Elections | |
| Dakota County, Minnesota | |
| Election date: | November 3, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Joel Albright • Incumbent, Rob Duchscher • Incumbent, Jackie Magnuson • Incumbent, Bob Schutte • Craig Angrimson • Michael Atherley • Sachin Isaacs |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
