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Board of Education Member, Somerset County

District 1

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A board of education member helps set policy, approve the budget and hire the superintendent of the county's public schools.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Education

  • Valentina DowningNo party listed

    • Pledges to put children first in board decisions

  • Sharyn YuloffNo party listed

    • Pledges board transparency and better communication with families and staff
    • Opposes the board's support-staff layoffs

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