Joseph Canova

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.

4 candidates ran for Clifton City Board of Education (Passaic County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Clifton voters.

About Joseph Canova

Senior Director of Systems, Berkeley College IT. First elected to the Clifton Board of Education in 2018 and re-elected in 2023, he has three children in Clifton Public Schools.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Advocating with legislators on rising insurance costs
• Efficient district operations
• Staying in line with the goals of the recent referendum

In their own words: Clifton Magazine (October 2026 election issue) questionnaire

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

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 Joseph Canova only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: Clifton Magazine (October 2026 election issue) questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Also running

• Tanya Suarez
• Evelyn Estrict Barnes
• Joseph Siano

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Quick answers

Is Joseph Canova the incumbent?

Yes. Joseph Canova currently holds this office.

What does the Clifton City 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 Joseph Canova running against?

Tanya Suarez, Evelyn Estrict Barnes and Joseph Siano, for Clifton City Board of Education (Passaic County).

Should I vote for Joseph Canova?

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