Laura Cifelli-Pettigrew

About this race

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.

5 candidates ran for Kearny Town Board of Education (Hudson County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Kearny voters.

About Laura Cifelli-Pettigrew

Teacher (Washington Middle School, Harrison, as of 2014). Sits on the Kearny Board of Education, which lists her as Laura Pettigrew. She served 14 years on the Kearny Town Council, leaving at the end of 2014, and had served four years on the school board before joining the council.

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• Samantha Paris
• S.J. Zibbie Viscuso
• Ann Rodrigues
• Mackenzie Elliott

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Is Laura Cifelli-Pettigrew the incumbent?

Yes. Laura Cifelli-Pettigrew currently holds this office.

What does the Kearny Town Board of Education seat 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 is Laura Cifelli-Pettigrew running against?

Samantha Paris, S.J. Zibbie Viscuso, Ann Rodrigues and Mackenzie Elliott, for Kearny Town Board of Education (Hudson County).

Should I vote for Laura Cifelli-Pettigrew?

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