Galena Park Independent School District elections (2015)
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Three seats on the Galena Park Independent School District Board of Trustees were scheduled to be up for general election on May 9, 2015, however since all three incumbents were running unopposed, the district opted to cancel the election.[1]
Position 1 incumbent Joe Stephens and Position 2 incumbent Wanda Heath Johnson both won re-election to three-year terms, while appointed Position 6 incumbent Minnie Rivera won election to a two-year term.[1]
About the district
Galena Park Independent School District is located in north Harris County, Texas. The county seat of Harris County is Houston. Harris County was home to an estimated 4,336,853 residents in 2013, according to the United States Census Bureau.[2] Galena Park Independent School District was the 56th-largest school district in Texas, serving 21,861 students during the 2011-2012 school year.[3]
Demographics
Harris County outperformed the rest of Texas in terms of higher education achievement in 2013. The United States Census Bureau found that 28.4 percent of Harris County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree, compared to 26.7 percent for the state as a whole. The median household income in Harris County was $53,137, compared to $51,900 statewide. The poverty rate in Harris County was 18.5 percent, compared to 17.6 percent for the entire state.[2]
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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 Galena Park Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected to three-year terms. Each member is elected to a specific position but represents the entire district. There was no primary election, and a general election was scheduled to take place on May 9, 2015, however since all three incumbents were running unopposed, the district canceled the election.[1]
School board candidates submitted paperwork with the school district secretary by February 27, 2015. Each candidate must be at least 18 years old, a registered voter and a resident of the district for at least six months. Members filed two campaign finance reports with the district clerk prior to the election unless they did not receive or spend $500 during the campaign.[5]
Elections
2015
Candidates
Position 1
| Joe Stephens | |
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Position 2
| Wanda Heath Johnson | |
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Position 6 (two-year term)
| Minnie Rivera | |
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Election results
Position 1
Incumbent Joe Stephens won re-election without opposition.
Position 2
Incumbent Wanda Heath Johnson won re-election without opposition.
Position 6
Incumbent Minnie Rivera won re-election without opposition.
Endorsements
No candidate received any official endorsements for his or her campaign during the election.
Campaign finance
No contributions or expenditures were reported in this election, according to the Texas Ethics Commission.[6]
Texas school board candidates and officeholders must file semiannual reports, which were due on January 15, 2015, and July 15, 2015. In addition, candidates in contested elections were required to file 30-day and 8-day pre-election reports, unless the candidate chose modified reporting.[5]
Candidates in contested elections who did not intend to exceed $500 in contributions or expenditures, excepting filing fees, were eligible for modified reporting. If they exceeded the threshold before the 30th day prior to the election, candidates were required to submit the 30- and 8-day reports. If they exceeded the threshold after the 30th day prior to the election, they were required to file a report within 48 hours of exceeding the threshold and participate in regular reporting for the rest of the election cycle.[7]
Past elections
Information about earlier elections can be found by clicking [show] at the right. | |
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2014Incumbents Wilfred J. Broussard, Jr., June Harris and Dawn Fisher were the only candidates to file by the February 28, 2014, filing deadline. The district canceled elections in April as allowed by state law.[8][9]
2013Jeff Miller and Ramon Garza won election to the board when the district canceled elections scheduled for May 11, 2013.[10] | |
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Galena Park Independent School District election in 2015:[5][11]
| Deadline | Event |
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| December 29, 2014 | Deadline to post notice of candidate filing deadline |
| January 28, 2015 | First day to file for place on general election ballot |
| February 27, 2015 | Last day to file for place on general election ballot |
| March 4, 2015 | Last day to withdraw from ballot |
| March 10, 2015 | First day to apply for ballot by mail |
| April 9, 2015 | Last day for voter registration with county clerk |
| Campaign finance report due | |
| April 27, 2015 | First day of early voting |
| April 30, 2015 | Last day to apply for ballot by mail |
| May 1, 2015 | Campaign finance report due |
| May 5, 2015 | Last day of early voting |
| May 9, 2015 | Election Day |
| May 20, 2015 | Final day for canvassing of votes |
| July 15, 2015 | Campaign finance report due |
Recent news
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See also
| Galena Park Independent School District | Texas | School Boards |
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External links
- Galena Park Independent School District
- Harris County Clerk
- Harris County, Texas
- Texas Secretary of State
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lauren Dixon, "Phone communication with Superintendent's Office, Galena Park ISD," March 30, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 United States Census Bureau, "Harris County, Texas," accessed February 11, 2015
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Harris County," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Texas Ethics Commission, "2015 Filing Schedule for Elections Held on Uniform Election Dates," accessed January 21, 2015
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission, "Search Campaign Finance Reports," accessed April 10, 2015
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission, "Campaign Finance Guide for Candidates and Officeholders Who File with Local Filing Authorities," September 1, 2013
- ↑ Galena Park Independent School District, "Board Update," April 2013
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Election Advisory No. 2013-17," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Galena Park Independent School District, "Board Update," April 2013
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2015 Election Dates," accessed January 20, 2015
| 2015 Galena Park Independent School District Elections | |
| Harris County, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 9, 2015 |
| Candidates: | Position 1: Incumbent, Joe Stephens Position 2: Incumbent, Wanda Heath Johnson |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
