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4 Candidates Running For West Orange School Board: 2021 Election

Four people are competing for two seats on the West Orange Board of Education.

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Four people are competing for two open seats on the West Orange Board of Education in November’s general election.

According to an unofficial list from the Essex County Clerk’s Office, four candidates filed to run for the West Orange school board. Terms last for three years.

The candidates are:

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  • Cheryl Merklinger
  • Brian Rock
  • Twanisha Siejkowski
  • Eric Stevenson

The 2021 general election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 2 in New Jersey, and will also involve races for governor, the state Legislature and local governments. Learn more here.

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