“I was quoted regularly in the paper on various issues,” he said.

Irma Hampton Stewart also unseated an incumbent, Teddy Bohnenkamp, who is finishing her first term.

Stewart had served on the school board for 12 years before Bohnenkamp defeated her in 2004.

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Terry Auker had the benefit of name recognition and the support of other prominent individuals in the community, including County Commissioner Paul Wilson.

Auker upset incumbent DeAnn Wehner and challenger Shane Cline.

Wehner was only on the board for two years and was appointed to the position, not elected.

Auker said he was not surprised by his win, because the community recognized his 24 years of education experience. Now retired, he was the first principal of East Elementary School.

Wilson supported Auker for personal reasons, not political ones, he said.

“I’ve known him for years and think he’s a nice guy and will do a good job,” Wilson said.

Wilson is a prominent county Democrat who also served three terms on the South Madison school board. He supported Auker through monetary contributions and word of mouth.

Auker did not file a campaign finance report.

Incumbent Susan Campbell also lost her seat to a political newcomer with a well-established name and reputation. Campbell has served on the school board for four years.

The challenger who beat her, Chris Boots, is president and CEO of C.J. Boots Casket Co., one of the state’s top-100 fastest growing companies.

He has served on two committees for the school district: the middle school utilization committee and the instrumental music task force.