Four Candidates Compete for Three Clark BOE Seats in November

Four candidates are vying for three open seats on the Clark Board of Education in the November 3, 2026, general election. Each seat carries a three-year term. A ballot position drawing scheduled for today, Monday, August 10, 2026, at 3 p.m., will determine where candidates appear on the November ballot.

Union County Life covers Clark municipal elections and school board races across all 21 Union County municipalities.

The Candidates and Slate

Three incumbents are running together as a slate: Steven Donkersloot, Robert Brede, and Megan Harrison. Slating allows Board of Education candidates to appear bracketed together on the ballot and has been permitted under New Jersey School Boards Association rules since May 30, 2018.

The fourth candidate is John Greaves, running independently under the slogan "Listen. Lead. Deliver." Greaves has previously been a candidate for municipal office in Clark.

Today's Ballot Position Drawing

The ballot position drawing will determine the order in which candidate names appear on the November ballot. Union County Deputy Clerk Clara Fernández announced the drawing, which will be held in the 7th Floor Tower Courtroom of the Union County Courthouse at 2 Broad Street in Elizabeth.

The drawing will be livestreamed on Facebook, allowing residents to watch the process in real time. Interested community members can observe the drawing in person or view it online.

Election Timeline

The Clark Board of Education election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Three seats are open, each with three-year terms. Voters will elect three members to the school board to serve until 2029.

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FAQ

Q: When is the Clark Board of Education election?
A: The Clark Board of Education election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Three seats are open, each with three-year terms.

Q: How many candidates are running for the Clark Board of Education?
A: Four candidates are running for three open seats: three incumbents running as a slate (Steven Donkersloot, Robert Brede, and Megan Harrison) and one independent candidate (John Greaves).

Q: What is ballot slating?
A: Slating allows Board of Education candidates to appear bracketed together on the ballot. Three of Clark's candidates (Donkersloot, Brede, Harrison) are running as a slate. Slating has been permitted under New Jersey School Boards Association rules since May 30, 2018.

Q: Who is John Greaves?
A: John Greaves is an independent candidate running under the slogan "Listen. Lead. Deliver." He has previously been a candidate for municipal office in Clark.

Q: When is the ballot position drawing?
A: The ballot position drawing is today, Monday, August 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Union County Courthouse in Elizabeth.

Q: Where is the ballot position drawing?
A: The drawing will be held in the 7th Floor Tower Courtroom of the Union County Courthouse at 2 Broad Street in Elizabeth.

Q: Can I watch the ballot position drawing?
A: Yes. You can observe the drawing in person at the courthouse or watch it livestreamed on Facebook. The drawing will be publicly accessible both ways.

Q: Who is announcing the drawing?
A: Union County Deputy Clerk Clara Fernández announced the drawing and will oversee the process.