Kristin Bruce and Vic Leonard both running unopposed in Brandywine.
Multiple candidates enter races in Appoquinimink, Christina, Colonial, and Red Clay districts; some incumbents face challengers, while other seats remain uncontested
WILMINGTON, Del. — With the filing deadline only hours away on Friday afternoon, several competitive School Board races have already taken shape in New Castle County school board elections, setting the stage for contests across multiple districts this spring.
School board elections in Delaware are traditionally low-profile affairs. Still, this year’s filings show a mix of incumbents seeking another term and new candidates stepping forward to challenge them or enter open seats.
Across New Castle County’s five major districts—Appoquinimink, Brandywine, Christina, Colonial, and Red Clay—voters will decide a number of seats with terms extending to either 2029 or 2030.
Appoquinimink School District
The Appoquinimink School District has one of the most competitive races, with six candidates filing for two at-large seats.
Richard Forsten is currently the President of the Appo School Board.
Candidates are:
- Richard A. Forsten – Currently the President
- Nichelle DeWitt
- Sean Brian Connally
- Mark E. Heck
- Elena Brenner
- Britney Mumford
The winners will serve four-year terms ending June 30, 2030.
Several of the candidates are newcomers to district leadership, while the race is expected to draw attention due to the district’s rapid growth in southern New Castle County.
Brandywine School District
In the Brandywine School District, both available seats currently have only one candidate each, meaning they would be elected without opposition if no additional filings occur before the deadline.
Candidates include:
- John Skrobot, running for Nominating District D
Candidate John Skrobot, Kristen Bruce both running unopposed in Brandywine School District
- Kristen Bruce, running for Nominating District F
Both seats carry four-year terms ending in 2030.
Christina School District
Monica Moriak, running unopposed for the Christina School Board
The Christina School District will see several races, including one contested seat.
For Nominating District A, two candidates are competing for a three-year term:
- Celita Cherry
- Charlene “Amina” Sams
Other seats currently have a single candidate filed:
- Monica Moriak, the incumbent, is seeking re-election in District B
- Stephanie Ingram, candidate for District F
- Lauren Sawin, candidate for District G
Colonial School District
Two Colonial races will feature competition.
For District F, voters will choose between:
- Rasheeda J. Campbell
- Dawn L. Green
The District G race for a two-year term includes:
- Kayode Abegunde
- Carlos Dipres
The District E seat currently has a single candidate:
-
Keenan D. Dorsey
Red Clay Consolidated School District
Candidate Vic Leonard for Red Clay’s Board will face Jenny Howard.
One contested race has emerged in Red Clay’s District C, where:
- Vic Leonard has qualified
- Jenny Howard has filed with provisional status
The District F seat currently lists a single candidate:
-
Najma Landis
Filing deadline approaching
The candidate filing deadline for Delaware school board elections closes later today, meaning additional candidates could still enter races before the window closes.
School board elections are scheduled for May, when voters will also weigh proposed school district operating referendums and other education-related issues.
Although turnout in school board elections is often low, the decisions made by local boards shape district budgets, policies and educational priorities for thousands of students across New Castle County.
With several competitive races already forming, this year’s elections could draw increased attention as communities debate the future direction of their local schools.
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