Seven Candidates Filed for Three Linden Board of Education Seats
Maria Torres · Union County Life
Seven candidates have filed petitions for three open seats on the Linden Board of Education in the November 3, 2026 election.
Three candidates filed under the "Change for Linden Team" banner: Olivia Rodriguez-Calderone, Essence Myrick, and John Kaczor.
Three others filed under the "Putting Children First Team": Malaysia Thomas, Kimberly Ullisse, and Rempee Kalia.
Joseph Grunwald filed as an independent candidate.
Voters will choose three candidates on November 3. With seven candidates competing for three seats, the election will be contested, and no candidate is guaranteed a spot on the board.
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FAQ
Q: When is the Linden Board of Education election?
A: The election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Q: How many candidates filed to run?
A: Seven candidates filed petitions for the three open seats.
Q: What are the two slates running?
A: The two slates are "Change for Linden Team" and "Putting Children First Team."
Q: Who is running on the Change for Linden Team?
A: Olivia Rodriguez-Calderone, Essence Myrick, and John Kaczor are running on this slate.
Q: Who is running on the Putting Children First Team?
A: Malaysia Thomas, Kimberly Ullisse, and Rempee Kalia are running on this slate.
Q: Who is the independent candidate?
A: Joseph Grunwald is running as an independent candidate.
Q: Will the election be contested?
A: Yes. With seven candidates competing for only three seats, the election will be contested. No candidate is guaranteed a spot without receiving votes.
Q: How do voters choose their candidates?
A: Voters will select three candidates on November 3. All seven candidates will be on the ballot.
Q: Where can I find more Linden election information?
A: Union County Life covers Linden government news, education coverage, and community information. Subscribe to the Linden newsletter or visit unioncountylife.com for updates.
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