5 Candidates Vying For 3 BOE Seats In Princeton This November

PRINCETON, NJ – Princeton voters will choose from a list of 5 new and returning candidates when they cast their ballots for the Board of Education this November.

Monday was the last day for candidates to submit their applications. And now a clearer picture has emerged as to who is running.

Incumbents Beth A. Behrend and Michele Tuck-Ponder are seeking reelection. Board member Jean Durbin, whose term expires this year, will not be seeking reelection.

Three newcomers have thrown their hats in the ring – Eleanor Hubbard, René Obregon, Jr., and Adam Bierman, who ran for BOE previously as well.

Here’s the list of candidates along with the slogans:

• Eleanor Hubbard (Quality Public Education)
• René Obregon, Jr. (Excellence, Accountability, Transparency)
• Beth A. Behrend (For Our Kids)
• Michele Tuck-Ponder
• Adam Bierman (Adaptable Devoted Educator)

This year's general elections will be held on Nov. 7. Patch will publish a detailed interview with each candidate in the coming days.