Kearny Town Board of Education (Hudson County)

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5 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Kearny voters

Results so far: Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 30 of 30 precincts reporting: Laura Cifelli-Pettigrew 2,491 (23.5%), Samantha Paris 2,445 (23.0%), S.J. Zibbie Viscuso 2,199 (20.7%), Ann Rodrigues 1,959 (18.5%), Mackenzie Elliott 1,522 (14.3%). 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. Official results.

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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Samantha ParisIncumbent

Certified public accountant (as of 2013)

Laura Cifelli-PettigrewIncumbent

Teacher (Washington Middle School, Harrison, as of 2014)

S.J. Zibbie ViscusoIncumbent

Ann Rodrigues

Mackenzie Elliott

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?
Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 30 of 30 precincts reporting: Laura Cifelli-Pettigrew 2,491 (23.5%), Samantha Paris 2,445 (23.0%), S.J. Zibbie Viscuso 2,199 (20.7%), Ann Rodrigues 1,959 (18.5%), Mackenzie Elliott 1,522 (14.3%). 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 Kearny Town Board of Education (Hudson County) in 2026?
Samantha Paris, Laura Cifelli-Pettigrew, S.J. Zibbie Viscuso, Ann Rodrigues and Mackenzie Elliott.
Who is the incumbent?
Samantha Paris, Laura Cifelli-Pettigrew and S.J. Zibbie Viscuso currently holds this office.
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 Kearny Town Board of Education (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.

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