Candy B. Gerace
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Candy B. Gerace is the Democratic District 5 representative on the St. Landry Parish School Board in Louisiana. She was first elected to the office on September 30, 2006. She most recently won re-election to a third term in the November 4, 2014, general election against newcomer Darlene Smith-St. Romain (D).
Elections
2014
Thirteen seats on the St. Landry School Board were up for election on November 4, 2014. Candidates who were unopposed at the end of the filing period were considered elected without opposition as of August 22, 2014. The District 12 race advanced to a general election on December 6, 2014, as no primary election winner garnered a majority vote in the contest.[1]
In District 1, incumbent Anthony Standberry (D) faced Armond "Rocky" Declouette (D). Allen Guillory Sr. (D) also filed to run in the election, but withdrew from the race. Darlene Smith-St. Romain (D) challenged District 5 incumbent Candy B. Gerace (D). District 9 incumbent Randy Wagley (I) faced Ricky Julien Sr. (D). Harry B. Fruge (D) sought re-election against Mary Ellen Donatto (D).[2]
Just after winning the District 10 seat in a special election on May 2, 2014, Hazel McCrea-Sias (D) faced Ceasar Veazie Jr. (D) and Matthew Washington (D) in the general election. McCrea-Sias defeated Washington in the May election.[2]
Districts 12 had the largest number of candidates. Incumbent Josie Frank (D) did not file to run for re-election. Donna Baltakis (D), Albert "Al" Hayes Jr. (D), Roland Miller (R) and Will "La Will" Stevens (D) ran for the open seat. Hayes and Miller advanced to the general election.[2]
The remaining seven seats were retained by incumbents who were re-elected without opposition. They were Charles W. Ross (D) in District 2, Milton "Coach" Ambres (D) in District 3, Raymond P. Cassimere (D) in District 4, Donnie Perron (I) in District 6, Huey Wyble (D) in District 7, Kyle C. Boss (D) in District 8 and Roger Young (R) in District 11.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Candy B. Gerace Incumbent |
51.1% | 1,247 | |
| Democratic | Darlene Smith-St. Romain | 48.9% | 1,192 | |
| Total Votes | 2,439 | |||
| Source: Louisiana Secretary of State, "Official Results," accessed December 2, 2014 | ||||
2010
| St. Landry Parish School Board, District 5 Primary Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Candy B. Gerace Incumbent |
51.2% | 781 | |
| Democratic | Marx "Sonny" Budden | 48.8% | 743 | |
| Total Votes | 1,524 | |||
| Source: Louisiana Secretary of State, "Official Results for October 2, 2010," accessed August 18, 2014 | ||||
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