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DENVER — John Youngquist has declared victory in the Denver Public Schools Director At-Large race after Kwame Spearman conceded.
According to election results released at 10 p.m., Youngquist, a former Denver East High School principal, holds the lead with 62.42% of the vote while Spearman, owner of Tattered Cover Book Stores, has 26.06% .In a statement, Youngquist said he looks forward to"listening to our children, their parents, our teachers and our principals to better understand the work that we need to prioritize as a school district.
“I got into this race because I care deeply about the future of the Denver Public Schools and the education that every child in our city receives. As a first-time candidate, I am grateful for the volunteers and supporters that have made this campaign possible.
Johnston backed Younquist, as well as Kimberlee Sia in the District 1 race and Marlene DeLaRosa in the District 5 race. All three candidates were also supported by a pro-charter school group that poured money into campaign advertising, outspending its opponents by a margin of 4:1. A staggering $1.9 million was spend in the DPS races, the overwhelming majority by the group.
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