Thirteen Candidates Battle for Jersey City School Seats | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 2m

Thirteen candidates are battling it out in Jersey City’s heated school board race, vying for four seats—three full three-year terms and one one-year spot after a trustee’s resignation. Three slates are shaping the field: “For Stronger Schools” pushes accountability and student support; “Education Matters” brings incumbents and a newcomer aiming to finish key initiatives; and “Leadership that Listens” emphasizes community input from educators and advocates. Plus, independent Yasmine Clark brings a “Education to Employment” angle. With no party lines, voters are choosing who’ll steer the…