Politics & Government
Newark 2026 School Board Election Is Tuesday: What To Know
There is only one incumbent candidate running for the Newark Board of Education this year.
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:
- John Farrell
- Tawheed Peters
- Hasani K. Council
- Mark Comesañas
- Quamid Childs
- Lisa A. Gray
There are also three candidates competing to fill a 1-year unexpired term on the school board:
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- Latoya Jackson
- Jordy Nivar
- Tammy Hollaway
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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