Berkeley Heights BOE Race Has One Candidate for Two Open Seats

David Moore is the only candidate who filed nominating petitions for the Berkeley Heights Board of Education, with two seats remaining open after the July 27 filing deadline passed at 4 p.m. Monday. Union County Life reports on the election filing results.

Two seats on the Berkeley Heights Board of Education are up for election this year. Both are currently held by Board of Education Vice President Natasha Joly and board member Sai Akiri, whose terms expire December 31, 2026. Neither Joly nor Akiri filed a petition to run by the deadline.

With only one candidate having filed for two open seats, the board's makeup for the coming term remains unsettled. Final confirmation of the candidate list is pending from the Union County Clerk's Office.

Union County Life will continue to follow this story as additional candidate information becomes available.

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FAQ

Q: Who filed for the Berkeley Heights Board of Education?
A: David Moore is the only candidate who filed a nominating petition by the July 27, 4 p.m. deadline.

Q: How many seats are up for election?
A: Two seats on the Berkeley Heights Board of Education are up for election this year.

Q: Who currently holds those seats?
A: Natasha Joly, Board of Education Vice President, and Sai Akiri, board member, currently hold the two open seats. Their terms expire December 31, 2026.

Q: Did the incumbents file to run again?
A: No. Neither Natasha Joly nor Sai Akiri filed nominating petitions by the July 27 deadline.

Q: When was the filing deadline?
A: Petitions were due by 4 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026.

Q: What happens if only one candidate filed for two seats?
A: The final candidate list must be confirmed by the Union County Clerk's Office. More candidates may still file through alternate processes or extended deadlines if available. Union County Life will continue following the story as it develops.

Q: When is the election?
A: The article does not specify the election date. Contact the Berkeley Heights Board of Education or Union County Clerk's Office for the election date and voting locations.