Toni Criner
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Toni Criner ran for election to the District of Columbia State Board of Education to represent Ward 7. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Criner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Toni Criner was born in Dallas, Texas. She earned a high school diploma from Thomas Jefferson High School, a bachelor's degree from Tougaloo College in 2011, and a graduate degree from Howard University in 2014. Her career experience includes working as an educator and administrator. She has been affiliated with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: District of Columbia State Board of Education election, 2024
General election
General election for District of Columbia State Board of Education Ward 7
Incumbent Eboni-Rose Thompson defeated Toni Criner and Charles Boston in the general election for District of Columbia State Board of Education Ward 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Eboni-Rose Thompson (Nonpartisan)  | 71.4 | 21,999 |
 | Toni Criner (Nonpartisan) | 19.9 | 6,119 | |
 | Charles Boston (Nonpartisan) | 7.6 | 2,353 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 331 | ||
| Total votes: 30,802 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sherice Muhammad (Nonpartisan)
Endorsements
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Criner in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Toni Criner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Criner's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I have served children and families both locally and nationally in various roles within the education sector and social welfare space. I have fought for the people in the state of Texas, the District of Columbia, and Maryland.
A true advocate for abused and neglected children, foster children, and all children regardless of their background, race, sex, or religion.
- I am unwaveringly committed to the ensuring "Students in the Care of D.C." receive equitable resources and support.
- Equitable Access to Education
- School Modernization
I deeply admire and study my soror and hometown hero, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. As a trailblazer in her field, she exemplifies the qualities of a visionary leader who is unafraid to challenge the status quo. Congresswoman Crockett is renowned for her unwavering commitment to truth and justice, and her no-nonsense approach to legislation sets a powerful example for others. She consistently demonstrates a courageous willingness to speak truth to power, addressing critical issues with honesty and integrity. Her leadership inspires me to strive for excellence and advocate for change with the same determination and clarity that she brings to her work.
Integrity, honesty, and transparency.
I am a woman of integrity and a determined advocate who confronts challenges directly rather than shying away from them. I take pride in speaking truth to power.
I aim to leave a legacy that inspires young men and women to pursue their dreams, regardless of their background, limited resources, or lack of support systems.
I worked or Rudy's Chicken in Dallas, Texas where I served as a cashier. I worked there during my senior year of high school.
People Get Ready by Aretha Franklin
Ward 7 residents
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See also
2024 Elections
Government
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 5, 2024
