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Mission Consolidated Independent School District elections (2014)
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Three seats on the Mission Consolidated Independent School District board were up for general election on May 10, 2014. In the Place 1 race, Roy Vela defeated fellow challenger Marcie González Acosta. In the Place 6 race, newcomer Petra B. Ramirez triumphed over challengers A.C. Pruneda and Rigo Sariñana. Newcomer Herminia R. (Minnie) Rodgers won the Place 7 election over incumbent Oscar Martinez and challenger Rick Venecia.[1]
About the district
Mission Consolidated Independent School District is located in Hidalgo County, Texas. The county seat of Hidalgo County is Edinburg. The county's population was 774,769 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.[2]
Demographics
Hidalgo County underperforms in comparison to the rest of Texas in terms of higher education attainment, median income and poverty rate. The 2010 U.S. Census found that 15.6 percent of Hidalgo County residents over 25 years old held undergraduate degrees compared to a 26.3 percent rate for the state of Texas. Hidalgo County had a median income of $33,218 in 2010 compared to $51,563 for Texas. The poverty rate for Hidalgo County was 35.0 percent in 2010 compared to a 17.4 percent rate for the rest of the state.[2]
| Racial Demographics, 2012[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Hidalgo County (%) | Texas (%) |
| White | 97.2 | 80.6 |
| Black or African American | 0.8 | 12.3 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Asian | 1.1 | 4.2 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 0.4 | 1.7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90.9 | 38.2 |
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 Mission Board of Trustees consists of seven members. While members are elected to specific places on the ballot, they serve at large. They serve four-year terms. There was no primary election and a general election took place on May 10, 2014 for three seats. Four seats will be on the ballot in May 2016.[3]
A member of the board must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the district. An individual seeking office must be a resident of the state for 12 months and a resident of the district for six months, prior to the last date on which the candidate could file to be listed on the ballot.[4]
Elections
2014
Candidates
Place 1
- Marcie González Acosta
- Independent sales director
- Roy Vela
- Pharmaceutical professional
Place 6
- A.C. Pruneda
- Optometrist
- Petra B. Ramirez
- Retired teacher
- Rigo Sariñana
- Auto salesman
Place 7
- Oscar Martinez
- Incumbent and board president
- Herminia R. (Minnie) Rodgers
- Rick Venecia
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Roy Vela |
67.5% | 2,385 | |
| Nonpartisan | Marcie González Acosta | 32.5% | 1,149 | |
| Total Votes | 3,534 | |||
| Source: Tiffany Rouse, "Email communication with Hidalgo County Elections Department Administrative Assistant Amanda Valdez," March 5, 2015 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Petra B. Ramirez |
41.7% | 1,490 | |
| Nonpartisan | A.C. Pruneda | 31.7% | 1,133 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rigo Sariñana | 26.6% | 952 | |
| Total Votes | 3,575 | |||
| Source: Tiffany Rouse, "Email communication with Hidalgo County Elections Department Administrative Assistant Amanda Valdez," March 5, 2015 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Herminia R. (Minnie) Rodgers |
41.6% | 1,489 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rick Venecia | 33.4% | 1,197 | |
| Nonpartisan | Oscar Martinez Incumbent | 25% | 897 | |
| Total Votes | 3,583 | |||
| Source: Tiffany Rouse, "Email communication with Hidalgo County Elections Department Administrative Assistant Amanda Valdez," March 5, 2015 | ||||
Endorsements
No candidate received an endorsement in this election.
Campaign finance
No candidate filed a campaign finance report with the Texas Ethics Commission.[5]
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Mission Consolidated Independent School District election in 2014:[6]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2014 | First day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
| February 28, 2014 | Last day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
| March 5, 2014 | Last day to withdraw from ballot |
| April 10, 2014 | Due date for first campaign finance report |
| April 10, 2014 | Last day for voter registration with county clerk |
| May 1, 2014 | Last day to request mailed ballot from county clerk |
| May 2, 2014 | Due date for second campaign finance report |
| May 10, 2014 | Election day |
| May 21, 2014 | Final day for canvassing of votes |
| July 15, 2014 | Last campaign finance report for election |
Additional elections on the ballot
The election for various municipal positions in Hidalgo County were also on the ballot.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Mission + Consolidated + Independent + School + District + Texas"
See also
- Texas
- Mission Consolidated Independent School District, Texas
- Texas school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Hidalgo County, Texas ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Texas
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Hidalgo County, Texas, "Unofficial Results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 U.S. Census, "Quick Facts: Hidalgo County," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ Mission Consolidated Independent School District, "School Board," accessed March 27, 2014
- ↑ Mission Consolidated Independent School District, "Board Member Qualifications," accessed March 27, 2014
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission, "Campaign Finance Reports," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2014 Election Dates," accessed March 20, 2014
| 2014 Mission Consolidated Independent School District Elections | |
| Hidalgo County, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Place 1: Marcie González Acosta • Roy Vela Place 6: A.C. Pruneda • Petra B. Ramirez • Rigo Sariñana |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
