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Harrison County Schools elections (2014)
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Three seats on the Harrison County Schools school board were up for general election on May 13, 2014. Newcomers Frank Devono Jr., Michael Daugherty, Kristin Messenger defeated incumbents David M. Sturm and Allen Gorrell for the three open positions.
About the district
- See also: Harrison County Schools, West Virginia
Harrison County Schools is located in Harrison County, West Virginia. Harrison County is home to 69,102 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau, [1] Harrison County Schools was the sixth-largest school district in West Virginia, serving 11,128 students during the 2010-11 school year with an operating budget of $138.8 million.[2]
Demographics
Harrison County outperformed in comparison to the rest of West Virginia in terms of higher education achievement in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 18.1% of Harrison County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 17.9% for West Virginia as a whole. The median household income in Harrison County was $41,799 compared to $40,400 for the state of West Virginia. The poverty rate in Harrison County was 18.6% compared to 17.6% for the entire state.[1]
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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 Harrison school board consists of five members elected to four-year terms. Board members are elected at-large, but represent different geographical districts. No more than two members elected from any magisterial district may serve on the board at during a given term. There was no primary election and the general election was held on May 13, 2014. Three seats were on the ballot in 2014 and two seats are on the ballot in 2015.[4]
Candidates began to file affidavits of candidacy on January 13, 2014. The filing deadline for school board candidates to get on the ballot in the general election was January 25, 2014.[5]
Elections
2014
Candidates
At-large
- David M. Sturm
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Wheeling Jesuit University
- Process improvement specialist
- Allen Gorrell
- Incumbent
- Graduate, University of West Virginia
- Funeral home associate, former principal
- Michael Daugherty
- Police officer
- Kristin Messenger
- Substitute teacher
- Frank Devono Jr.
- Operations support manager for a medical equipment service company
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Nonpartisan |  Frank Devono Jr. |
25.2% | 6,567 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Daugherty |
22.5% | 5,867 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kristin Messenger |
21.5% | 5,598 | |
| Nonpartisan | Allen Gorrell Incumbent | 15.8% | 4,128 | |
| Nonpartisan | David M. Sturm Incumbent | 15% | 3,922 | |
| Total Votes | 26,082 | |||
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State, "Official Election Results," accessed June 23, 2014 | ||||
Endorsements
No candidate received an official endorsement in this election.
Campaign finance
No candidate filed a campaign finance report with the Harrison County Clerk.[6]
Past elections
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Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Harrison County Schools election in 2014:[5]
| Deadline | Event |
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| January 13, 2014 | First day to file affidavits of candidacy |
| January 25, 2014 | Last day to file affidavits of candidacy |
| February 7, 2014 | First day to request an absentee ballot |
| April 30, 2014 | Early voting begins |
| May 7, 2014 | Last day to request an absentee ballot |
| May 10, 2014 | Early voting ends |
| May 13, 2014 | Election day |
Additional elections on the ballot
In addition to the school board election, residents of Harrison County voted in U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representative primary elections, State Senate and House of Delegates primary elections, a County Commissioner election, a Conservation District Supervisor election and state, district and county part executive committee elections.[7]
Recent news
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See also
- West Virginia,
- Harrison County Schools, West Virginia
- West Virginia school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Harrison County, West Virginia ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, West Virginia
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States Census Bureau, "Harrison County, West Virginia," accessed February 26, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed February 26, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State," West Virginia Voter Registration, accessed February 26, 2014
- ↑ Harrison County, "Election 2014, accessed February 26, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "2014 Election Information," accessed February 19. 2014
- ↑ Harrison County, "Election 2014
- ↑ Harrison County Clerk," "OFFICES TO APPEAR ON 2014 PRIMARY BALLOT," accessed February 26, 2014
| 2014 Harrison County Schools Elections | |
| Harrison County, West Virginia | |
| Election date: | May 13, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • David M. Sturm • Allen Gorrell • Michael Daugherty • Kristin Messenger • Frank Devono Jr. |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
