Four Candidates Vie for Three Rahway BOE Seats in November

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

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

The Candidates and Slate

Three incumbents are running together as a slate: Carlos Garay, Sean White, and Jennifer Moteiro. The slate is running under the slogan "Empower Rahway's Future." Slating allows Board of Education candidates to appear bracketed together on the ballot and has been permitted under New Jersey law as of May 30, 2018.

The fourth candidate is Leslie Rippon, running independently under the slogan "Better Schools Today." Rippon previously ran for the Rahway Board of Education in 2024.

Today's Ballot Position Drawing

The ballot position drawing will determine the order in which candidate names and slates 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 Rahway 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 Rahway Board of Education election?
A: The Rahway 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 Rahway Board of Education?
A: Four candidates are running for three open seats: three incumbents running as a slate (Carlos Garay, Sean White, and Jennifer Moteiro) and one independent candidate (Leslie Rippon).

Q: What is the slate running for Rahway Board of Education?
A: Three incumbents—Carlos Garay, Sean White, and Jennifer Moteiro—are running together as a slate under the slogan "Empower Rahway's Future." Slating allows candidates to appear bracketed together on the ballot.

Q: Who is Leslie Rippon?
A: Leslie Rippon is an independent candidate running under the slogan "Better Schools Today." Rippon previously ran for the Rahway Board of Education in 2024.

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.