Judy Jesse
Judy Jesse was a candidate for an at-large seat on the West Des Moines Community Schools School Board in Iowa. The seat was up for general election on September 8, 2015. She was defeated by David Brown, Melinda Dunnwald, Jill Johnson and Liz Cox.[1][2]
Biography
Jesse is a retired educator. She previously worked as a teacher, administrator and university clinical supervisor. She volunteers with organizations raising money for heart health and leukemia research. She also volunteers with the local food bank. She has served on various committees for the school board. Jesse obtained her bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Northern Iowa. She also obtained a master's degree in educational administration from the same school. Later, she earned a doctorate degree from Drake University.[3]
Elections
2015
Four of the seven seats on the West Des Moines Community Schools School Board were up for election on September 8, 2015. The available seats represented the district at-large.
Incumbents Milton Cole and Andi Lipman were defeated in the election. Incumbent David Brown retained his seat. Candidates Liz Cox, Melinda Dunnwald and Jill Johnson won the seats of Cole and Lipman as well as the open seat left by incumbent Kevin Carroll who did not run for re-election. Candidates Michele Dahlen and Judy Jesse were also defeated in the election.[4][5][6]
Results
This election was held September 8, 2015.
| West Des Moines Community Schools, At-Large, 4-Year Term, General Election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Melinda Dunnwald |
17.2% | 1,407 |
| David Brown Incumbent |
17.2% | 1,403 |
| Jill Johnson |
16.4% | 1,338 |
| Liz Cox |
15.6% | 1,274 |
| Milton Cole Incumbent | 10.8% | 878 |
| Andi Lipman Incumbent | 8.6% | 698 |
| Judy Jesse | 7.6% | 617 |
| Michele Dahlen | 6.7% | 547 |
| Total Votes | 8,162 | |
| Source: Polk County Auditor's Office, "Regular School Election," accessed November 12, 2015 | ||
Funding
Jesse reported no contributions or expenditures to the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board in the election.[7] Any candidate spending, receiving or incurring debt in the amount of $1,000 or less was not required to file the disclosure form for campaign finances.[8]
Endorsements
Jesse received no official endorsements during the election.
Recent news
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See also
- West Des Moines Community Schools, Iowa
- West Des Moines Community Schools elections (2015)
- Newcomers and incumbents share the victories in Iowa's largest school district elections (September 9, 2015)
- Analysis of incumbency advantage in the 2014 school board elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Polk County Auditor's Office, "Regular School Election," accessed September 8, 2015
- ↑ West Des Moines Community Schools, "School Board Elections, Candidates," accessed August 3, 2015
- ↑ Des Moines Register, "W.D.M. school board candidate: Judy Jesse," August 27, 2015
- ↑ West Des Moines Community Schools, "School Board Elections, Candidates," accessed August 3, 2015
- ↑ West Des Moines Community Schools, "Members," accessed June 24, 2015
- ↑ Polk County Auditor's Office, "Regular School Election," accessed September 8, 2015
- ↑ Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, "IECDB State/Local Campaign Disclosure Reports," accessed February 2, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, "Reporting Dates," accessed August 13, 2015
| 2015 West Des Moines Community Schools Elections | |
| Polk County, Iowa | |
| Election date: | September 8, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: Incumbent, David Brown • Incumbent, Milton Cole • Incumbent, Andi Lipman • Liz Cox • Michele Dahlen • Melinda Dunnwald • Judy Jesse • Jill Johnson |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
