Samantha Paris

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 Samantha Paris

Certified public accountant (as of 2013). President of the Kearny Board of Education, according to the district's website. She is a Kearny High School graduate and first won a board seat in 2013.

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This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Samantha Paris only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

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Also running

• Laura Cifelli-Pettigrew
• S.J. Zibbie Viscuso
• Ann Rodrigues
• Mackenzie Elliott

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Quick answers

Is Samantha Paris the incumbent?

Yes. Samantha Paris 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 Samantha Paris running against?

Laura Cifelli-Pettigrew, S.J. Zibbie Viscuso, Ann Rodrigues and Mackenzie Elliott, for Kearny Town Board of Education (Hudson County).

Should I vote for Samantha Paris?

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