Maple Shade Township Board of Education (Burlington County)

What this office does

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Candidates

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 19 of 20 precincts reporting: Karen S. Tilton 4,219 (33.1%), Michael McClure 4,184 (32.8%), Emily Talavera 4,155 (32.6%), Personal Choice 119 (0.9%), Allison Hankammer 5 (0.0%), Robert Wells 4 (0.0%), Dennis Gatti 2 (0.0%), Barbara Rathgeb 2 (0.0%), Me 2 (0.0%), Val Decola 2 (0.0%), Michael Lewis 2 (0.0%), Craig Cannavo 2 (0.0%), Catherine Hill 1 (0.0%), Meghan Scullion 1 (0.0%), Eric Still 1 (0.0%), Austin Barr 1 (0.0%), Alice Steck Maple Shade 1 (0.0%), Luffy 1 (0.0%), Gobblynn Lauinis 1 (0.0%), David C. Moy 1 (0.0%), Lizzie Borden 1 (0.0%), Brandon Barrett 1 (0.0%), Mandi Barrett 1 (0.0%), Shane Farr 1 (0.0%), Not Tilton 1 (0.0%), Super Man 1 (0.0%), Emma Gritsch 1 (0.0%), Joe Lizzio 1 (0.0%), Mike Hull 1 (0.0%), Donald Trump 1 (0.0%), Theresa Lizzio 1 (0.0%), Scott Calahan 1 (0.0%), Jennifer Chiochankitmun 1 (0.0%), X. 1 (0.0%), Mickey 1 (0.0%), Krzysztofkot 1 (0.0%), T. Malne 1 (0.0%), G. Nalone 1 (0.0%), A.Omara 1 (0.0%), Stalin 1 (0.0%), Marx 1 (0.0%), Undecided 1 (0.0%), Donald Duck 1 (0.0%), Charles North Vi 1 (0.0%), Steve Mulle 1 (0.0%), Charlie Brown 1 (0.0%), Won't Vote Unopposed 1 (0.0%), Judy Duran 1 (0.0%), T 1 (0.0%), Brian Martino 1 (0.0%), Joanne Jones 1 (0.0%), Steve Ormsby 1 (0.0%), Motaharaa 1 (0.0%), Charles Brock 1 (0.0%), Idc 1 (0.0%), Coffin 1 (0.0%), Anyone Else 1 (0.0%), Amanda Alvarez 1 (0.0%), Christine Lecompte 1 (0.0%), Ashley Jester 1 (0.0%), Karen 1 (0.0%), Ammi 1 (0.0%), Bichara Sahdala 1 (0.0%), Jen Mazza 1 (0.0%), Cut Budget 1 (0.0%), Ian Cowperthwaite 1 (0.0%), Ishon Jester 1 (0.0%), Gritty 1 (0.0%), John Kruk 1 (0.0%), michael 1 (0.0%), Alf 1 (0.0%), Leo Johnson 1 (0.0%), Personal 0 (0.0%), Rebecca Masserini-Cooper 0 (0.0%). From the official election results site (results.enr.clarityelections.com). This race fills 3 seats; the top 3 vote-getters are elected. SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.

Who is running for Maple Shade Township Board of Education (Burlington County) in 2026?

Emily Talavera, Michael McClure and Karen S. Tilton.

What does this office do?

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Who should I vote for in the Maple Shade Township Board of Education (Burlington County) race?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.

When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.