Peggy Higgins
Peggy Higgins was the District 2 representative on the Prince George's County Board of Education in Maryland. She was first elected to the board in 2010. She ran for re-election against challenger Lupi Grady in a general election on November 4, 2014. Higgins and Grady advance from the June 24, 2014, primary by default as they were the only two candidates to file for the District 2 seat. Peggy Higgins lost the general election on November 4, 2014.
Biography
Higgins earned a master's degree in social work from Catholic University. She also holds a master's degree in general administration from the University of Maryland-College Park. At the time of her tenure, Higgins was a licensed social worker and was serving as the director of the Youth, Family and Senior Services Department for the City of College Park.[1]
Elections
2014
Peggy Higgins sought re-election against Lupi Grady in the general election on November 4, 2014. Races for District 3, 6 and 9 were on the primary ballot on June 24, 2014. Incumbent Amber Waller faced Dinora A. Hernandez and Clarence Emmanuel for the District 3 seat. Waller and Hernandez advanced to the general election. District 6 incumbent Carolyn M. Boston faced Pat Fletcher and Darin Kenley in the primary. Boston and Fletcher advanced to the general election. District 9 incumbent Sonya Williams faced Domonique A. Flowers, Johnnie R. Isaac and Denise M. Joseph in the primary. Williams and Flowers advanced to the general election.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Lupi Grady |
53.4% | 8,041 | |
| Nonpartisan | Peggy Higgins Incumbent | 46.3% | 6,984 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.3% | 47 | |
| Total Votes | 15,072 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election Results for Prince George's County," December 2, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Higgins reported $4,832.13 in contributions and $534.13 in expenditures to the Maryland State Board of Elections, leaving her campaign with $4,297.99 on hand as of June 6, 2014.[2]
Endorsements
Higgins had not received any official endorsements as of April 25, 2014.
2010
| Prince George's County Public Schools, District 2 General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Peggy Higgins |
67.4% | 10,543 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark Cook | 32.2% | 5,037 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.3% | 54 | |
| Total Votes | 15,634 | |||
| Source: Prince George's County, "Election Summary Report," November 24, 2010 | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
Higgins provided the following statement on her campaign website:
| “ | My service to you has included--
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Capital Improvements
EXPERIENCE & COMMUNITY SERVICE
|
” |
| —Peggy Higgins' campaign website (2014)[4] | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Peggy + Higgins + Prince + George's + County + Public + Schools"
See also
- Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland
- Prince George's County Public Schools elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Prince George's County Public Schools, "District 2 Member Peggy Higgins Biography," September 30, 2013
- ↑ Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System, "View Filed Reports," accessed May 22, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Re-Elect Peggy Higgins for School Board, "Home," accessed October 22, 2014
| 2014 Prince George's County Public Schools Elections | |
| Upper Marlboro, Maryland | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 2: • Lupi Grady • Peggy Higgins District 3: • Clarence Emmanuel • Dinora A. Hernandez • Amber Waller |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
