Jersey City Board of Education (Unexpired Term) (Hudson 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

The official candidate list shows no party for this race, so we don't list one for any candidate, and we don't look up candidates' personal voter registration.

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Also on Hudson County ballots

• Bayonne City Board of Education
• Bayonne City Board of Education (Unexpired Term)
• East Newark Borough Board of Education
• Guttenberg Town Board of Education
• Hoboken City Board of Education
• Jersey City Board of Education
• Kearny Town Board of Education
• Secaucus Town Board of Education

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 191 of 191 precincts reporting: Gina Verdibello 16,600 (51.9%), Vanessa Rodriguez 10,309 (32.2%), Zebedayo Masongo 5,071 (15.9%). From the official election results site (results.enr.clarityelections.com). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.

Who is running for Jersey City Board of Education (Unexpired Term) (Hudson County) in 2026?

Gina Verdibello, Vanessa Rodriguez and Zebedayo Masongo.

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 Jersey City Board of Education (Unexpired Term) (Hudson 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.