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6 hours ago
- Politics
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Who could fill a vacant State College school board seat? One party shares its pick
At least one familiar face will appear on the ballot for a vacant State College school board seat this fall. Jennifer Black, who ran in May's primary election as a cross-filed candidate, will serve as the Democratic nominee for a vacant seat on the State College Area School District's board of directors, the Centre County Democratic Committee announced Thursday. A professional tutor and former Bellefonte teacher, Black will contend for a two-year seat on State College's school board. Black has long said the driving force behind her campaign for a school board seat was the 2024 death by suicide of her daughter, Park Forest Middle School student Abby Smith. Black has advocated for greater mental health resources and transparency within State College's school district, which ordered external reviews examining bullying and suicide prevention and response protocols following Abby's death. 'Jennifer is running to create connections among all members of the SCASD community,' Centre County Democratic Committee chair Margie Swoboda wrote in a statement. 'She wants to ensure that the education of all students remains the focus of the board and that the mental health needs of our students, faculty and staff are being considered and met.' The Centre County Republican Committee has not yet announced its pick for November's special election. A spokesperson said the committee will unveil its pick within the next few weeks. Filling a vacancy State College's school board inherited a vacant seat following the mid-June resignation of Dan Kolbe, who is moving to Chicago with his family. Because he received election to a four-year term in 2023 and served less than half of his elected term, the winner of November's special election will fill a two-year interim term through November 2027. State College's board appointed former Penn State professor and State College borough council member Jesse Barlow to fill Kolbe's vacant seat until November's election. Barlow, who remains on the November ballot for a four-year term on the board, will serve on an interim basis until Election Day. Black was one of seven cross-filed candidates to run in May's primary election for State College's school board. Though she received more than 5,000 total votes, she did not earn a party nomination for a four-year term on the regular November ballot. The Municipal Election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 4. Pennsylvania voters have until Oct. 20 to register to vote in that election and until Oct. 28 to request a mail-in or absentee ballot. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mississippi absentee voters cast ballots ahead of Tuesday's election
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The 2025 Municipal General Election in Mississippi will be held on June 3, but voters are already heading to the polls to vote absentee. Cities have reported a spike in voters as election day gets closer. For absentee voters, they want their voices heard in the election process. Mississippi's 2025 Municipal Election: Key voter reminders In the City of Jackson, citizens are hopeful that the new administration will lead the capital city in the right direction. 'I want leaders with integrity who will work together with internally and with other agencies to provide Jackson with the resources needed to move forward,' said John Thomeson, an absentee voter. The last day to vote in-person absentee is Saturday, May 31. Municipal Clerk's Offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. until noon. All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, June 3 (Election Day). To track your mail-in absentee ballot, visit the My Election Day portal. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Alice Lessmann is running for Madison City Council District 5
MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) — In the upcoming Madison municipal election, Alice Lessmann announced she will be running for the City Council District 5 seat. Renea Barlett holds the District 5 seat but has declared she will run for Mayor in August. ⭐ News 19 is Your Local Election Headquarters! Click here for more election coverage ⭐ Even though the official filing period does not begin until June 10, Lessman and others have announced a run. 'For almost twenty years, our home has been in Madison City District 5, and I'm deeply invested in its future. I've had the opportunity to serve on many different boards and volunteer in our Madison Community, including currently serving on the Madison City Board of Education since 2020. It is my privilege, and this experience has reinforced my belief in the importance of community service.' Alice Lessmann Lessmann's platform includes: Ensuring that Madison Schools are great Practicing fiscal responsibility Envisioning a shared future for the community Collaborating with first responders to keep the community safe Preserving our unique quality of life Improving and maintaining parks and recreational facilities Lessmann has 21 years of service in the Alabama National Guard, and she retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. She is a native of the Huntsville/Madison area and earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She and her husband, Steve, live in Madison where they have raised their two children. The Lessmanns' own two small defense contracting companies in the Huntsville/Madison looks forward to the upcoming months of campaigning and is eager to hear the concerns and needs of District 5 residents. For more information on Alice Lessmann, visit her website. Other cities in North Alabama that will hold Municipal Elections for Mayor and Council include Decatur and Florence. The Municipal Election in Madison will be held on August 26, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
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Judy Tinder wins Lynn Haven Commission Seat 4 runoff race
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) — During the April 22nd, 2025 Municipal Election, Seat 4 candidates Judy Tinder received 49.2% of the vote, Jeff Snyder received 27.7% of the votes, and Jamie Marler picked up 22.9% of the votes. Lynn Haven Commissioner Seat 4 race goes to run-off Tinder missed winning the seat outright by just 1% of the votes. But, since no one received at least 50% plus 1 vote, Tinder and Snyder went to a run-off on Tuesday, May 20th. Snyder is a part of the Lynn Haven planning board, and Tinder served as Seat 4 Commissioner before resigning to run for Mayor. Lynn Haven runoff: Snyder vs. Tinder for City Commission seat Tinder wins Tuesday's runoff with 51.5% of the vote, with Snyder getting 48.5% of the vote. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Robbie Hughes wins Panama City Commissioner Ward 1
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — During the April 22nd, 2025 Municipal Election, Ward 1 candidate Robbie Hughes came out on top with 45.9% of the vote. Daniel Schultz had 28%, and Ed Young came in with 25.9% of the votes. Panama City Commissioner Ward 1 race heads to run-off Since no one received at least 50% plus 1 vote, Robbie Hughes and Daniel Schultz faced off in a runoff election on Tuesday, May 20th. Hughes won the runoff with 51.2% of votes, making him the new Panama City Commissioner for Ward 1. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
