NEWARK, NJ — Newark voters will head to the polls for the 2026 board of education election on Tuesday, April 21.
Six candidates will compete for three open seats on the school board. Terms last for three years. The candidates are:
There are also three candidates competing to fill a 1-year unexpired term on the school board:
The only incumbent school board member running in the 2026 election is Hasani Council, who currently serves as the board president. Learn more about the candidates here, via Ballotpedia.
Learn more about voting in New Jersey here, and see local polling places here.
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