THE ELECTION RESULTS FOR 2025’S SCHOOL BOARD RACES HAVE BEEN RELEASED FOLLOWING MONDAY’S ELECTION.
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The polls are closed, and the results are in for the 2025 Delaware school board elections.
In this year’s races, 48 Delawareans competed for 28 open seats, with 16 of Delaware’s 19 school districts holding an election.
Last year, 16 candidates campaigned for seven open seats in seven districts.
School board members hire and evaluate superintendents, dictate district policy, help shape the curriculum and long-term vision, among many other pivotal roles.
More than 15,500 First Staters voted this year, almost a 176% increase in turnout compared to 2024, which had nine fewer contested races.
2025 school board election results
New Castle County
Appoquinimink (one at-large seat)
Tim Higgins
Brandywine (District A, District B, District E seats)
Alexander Najemy (District A)
Brian Jordan (District B)
Frank Livoy (District E)
Christina (District A seat)
Shannon Troncoso
Colonial (District B, District C, and District D seats)
Christine L. Smith (District B, no contest)
Phila M Breeding (District C, no contest)
Christopher A. Piecuch, Sr. (District D, no contest)
Red Clay (District B and District G seats)
Devon Hynson (District B)
Beth Twardus (District G, no contest)
Kent County
Caesar Rodney (0ne at-large seat)
Joyce S. Denman
Capital(two at-large seats)
Donna Johnson Geist
Vickie Pendleton
Lake Forest (one at-large seat)
James L. Rau
Milford (one at-large seat)
Yanelle Powell (no contest)
Smyrna (one at-large seat)
Aaron Weisenberger
Sussex County
Cape Henlopen (one at-large, District B, and District C seats)
William W. (Bill) Collick (At-large)
Jason Bradley (District B, no contest)
Patty Maull (District C)
Delmar (one at-large seat)
Ray Vincent (no contest)
Indian River (two seats for District 1, one seat for District 2 and District 4)
Lisa Hudson Briggs (District 1)
Jerry Peden, Jr (District 2, no contest)
Michelle F. Parsons (District 4, no contest)
Laurel (one at-large seat)
Jana Pugh (no contest)
Seaford (one at-large seat)
Jeffrey T. Benson, Jr. (no contest)
Woodbridge (two at-large seats)
LaToya S. Harris
Moraima Reardon (no contest)
“We believe that when school boards are connected – not only to each other, but also to educators, state education officials and elected leaders – they are better positioned to align local actions with statewide priorities and deliver lasting impact for students,” said Julia Keleher, executive director of First State Educate.”That’s the bridge we’re building, because Delaware’s future depends on it. For example, on June 17, we’ll be going across the state to bring together new and returning board members, superintendents, community members and elected officials so they may connect, reflect, and look ahead. The relationships we are helping facilitate will only strengthen our entire public school system here in Delaware.”
Raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Jarek earned a B.A. in journalism and a B.A. in political science from Temple University in 2021. After running CNN’s Michael Smerconish’s YouTube channel, Jarek became a reporter for the Bucks County Herald before joining Delaware LIVE News.
