Abilene Independent School District elections (2014)
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Four seats on the Abilene Board of Trustees were up for general election on May 10, 2014. Cindy Parker Earles defeated fellow challenger Danny Kittley for the Place 4 seat held by Laura Dyer, who did not file for re-election. Incumbent Danny Wheat won re-election to the Place 5 seats against Samuel Garcia. Stan Lambert won re-election without opposition in the Place 6 race. Kelvin Kelley defeated challenger Andy Cleveland for an unexpired two-year term in the Place 7 seat.
About the district
Abilene Independent School District is located in Abilene, Texas, a city located in portions of Jones County and Taylor County. According to the United States Census Bureau, Abilene is home to 118,887 residents.[1] Abilene Independent School District was the 67th-largest school district in Texas, serving 17,177 students during the 2011-2012 school year.[2]
Demographics
Abilene underperformed in comparison to the rest of Texas in terms of higher education achievement in 2010. The United States Census Bureau found that 22.4 percent of Abilene residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 26.3 percent for Texas as a whole. The median household income in Abilene was $41,631 compared to $51,563 for the state of Texas. The poverty rate in Abilene was 18.8 percent compared to 17.4 percent 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 Abilene Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected to four-year terms. Each member is elected to a specific seat but represents the entire district. There was no primary election and a general election took place on May 10, 2014. Three seats will be up for election in May 2016.[4]
Candidates for the Board of Trustees submitted paperwork with the school district secretary by February 28, 2014. 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
2014
Candidates
Place 4
- Cindy Parker Earles
- Retired educator
- Danny Kittley
- Graduate, Abilene Christian University
- Works with Communities in Schools at Abilene High School
Place 5
- Samuel Garcia
- Graduate, Texas A&M University
- Insurance agent, State Farm Insurance
- Former board member, 2007-2012
- Danny Wheat
- Incumbent
- Graduate, California College of Podiatric Medicine
- Physician, Abilene Foot Care Associates P.C.
Place 6
- Stan Lambert
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Abilene Christian University and Southern Methodist University
- Senior vice president, Coleman County State Bank
Place 7
- Andy Cleveland
- Retired district teacher
- Kelvin Kelley
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Angelo State University and Hardin-Simmons University
- Associate professor, Hardin-Simmons University
- Founder, F.A.C.E.S. Ministry
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Cindy Parker Earles |
58.5% | 3,980 | |
| Nonpartisan | Danny Kittley | 41.5% | 2,821 | |
| Total Votes | 6,801 | |||
| Source: Taylor County Elections, "Abilene ISD Cumulative Report-Official," May 16, 2014 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Danny Wheat Incumbent |
59.3% | 4,219 | |
| Nonpartisan | Samuel Garcia | 40.7% | 2,895 | |
| Total Votes | 7,114 | |||
| Source: Taylor County Elections, "Abilene ISD Cumulative Report-Official," May 16, 2014 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Stan Lambert Incumbent |
100% | 6,371 | |
| Total Votes | 6,371 | |||
| Source: Taylor County Elections, "Abilene ISD Cumulative Report-Official," May 16, 2014 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Kelvin Kelley Incumbent |
57% | 3,830 | |
| Nonpartisan | Andy Cleveland | 43% | 2,892 | |
| Total Votes | 6,722 | |||
| Source: Taylor County Elections, "Abilene ISD Cumulative Report-Official," May 16, 2014 | ||||
Endorsements
No candidate received an endorsement in this election.
Campaign finance
No candidate filed a campaign finance report with the district office.
Past elections
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2012
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Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Abilene Independent School District election in 2014:[5]
| Deadline | Event |
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| 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 Board of Trustees election shared the ballot with races for mayor and two seats on the Abilene City Council.[7]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Abilene + Independent + School + District"
See also
- Texas
- Abilene Independent School District, Texas
- Texas school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Taylor County, Texas ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Texas
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States Census Bureau, "Abilene, Texas," accessed February 25, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Historical Election Results," accessed February 25, 2014
- ↑ Abilene Independent School District, "Board of Trustees," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Texas Secretary of State, "May 10, 2014 Election Law Calendar," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ KTXS, "Election Results: Spano Wins, Two Abilene Board Incumbents Lose," May 12, 2012
- ↑ City of Abilene, "Election Information," accessed March 24, 2014
| 2014 Abilene Independent School District Elections | |
| Abilene, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Place 4: • Cindy Parker Earles • Danny Kittley Place 5: • Samuel Garcia • Danny Wheat |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
