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Ex-teacher Williams defeats Mead in Democratic schools chief contest
Arizona Capitol Reports Staff//September 12, 2006//[read_meter]
Ex-teacher Williams defeats Mead in Democratic schools chief contest
Arizona Capitol Reports Staff//September 12, 2006//[read_meter]
Former teacher Jason Williams will represent the Democrats in the state schools superintendent race in November, having defeated former State Sen. Slade Mead in the primary tonight.
“I think our message is a powerful one, that we finally [need] an experienced educator running our schools,” Mr. Williams said.
He also credited his grassroots campaign.
“I pounded the pavement in every corner of this state since day one,” he said.
Mr. Mead said he was on his way home to call Mr. Williams and congratulate him on the victory.
The difference in the election was rural Arizona, where Mr. Williams defeated Mr. Mead in every county. With 83 percent of the votes tabulated, the only county Mr. Mead was leading in was Maricopa County, but by a scant 270 votes.
Mr. Williams will face Republican incumbent Tom Horne in November.
