Two Incumbents File for New Providence Board of Education

Two incumbent members of the New Providence Board of Education filed nominating petitions to seek new terms, with no challengers submitting petitions by the filing deadline. Amanda Marano, Board President, and Dr. Kristen Empson-Hayden, a board member, are the only candidates who filed as of Monday's 4 p.m. deadline. Union County Life reports on the election filing.

Petitions for Union County school districts were due by 4 p.m. Monday. The deadline applied countywide across all Union County school districts.

No challengers had filed by the deadline. Final confirmation of the candidate list is being sought from the Union County Clerk's Office.

Union County Life will continue to follow this story as additional information becomes available regarding the New Providence Board of Education race.

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FAQ

Q: Who filed for the New Providence Board of Education?
A: Amanda Marano, Board President, and Dr. Kristen Empson-Hayden, a board member, both filed nominating petitions. Both are incumbents seeking new terms.

Q: Are there any challengers running?
A: No challengers filed petitions by the July 27, 4 p.m. deadline. As of that deadline, only the two incumbents had filed.

Q: When was the filing deadline?
A: Petitions were due by 4 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026. This deadline applied to all Union County school districts.

Q: Where can I find the final candidate list?
A: The Union County Clerk's Office maintains the official candidate list. Final confirmation is being sought from the Clerk's Office and will be reported as it becomes available.

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

Q: How can I stay updated on this race?
A: Union County Life will continue following this story as more information becomes available. Check back for updates on the New Providence Board of Education election.