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Livingston Board certifies election results and swears in two members
Summary
The Livingston Board of Education certified the 2026 election results and administered oaths to Seth Cohen and Parul Kemka, who each affirmed they met legal qualifications under state statutes and pledged to perform their duties impartially.
The Livingston Board of Education announced certified results for the 2026 school-board election and administered the oath of office to the successful candidates.
Clerk announced the certified totals, saying Seth Cohen received 8,747 votes and Parul Kemka received 6,809 votes; the clerk added that the results have been officially certified by the board of elections. The board then proceeded to swear in the newly elected members.
Seth Cohen recited the oath, pledging to "support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of New Jersey," to possess the qualifications prescribed by law, and to faithfully and impartially perform the duties of a board member. Parul Kemka likewise recited the oath and affirmed she was not disqualified under the cited statutes.
The oath language referenced statutory qualifications and disqualifications, including RS 19:4-1 and N.J.S. 18A:12-1, which were read as part of the ceremonial administration. After the oath, colleagues offered brief congratulations and a family photograph was taken at the dais.
The board's certification and swearing-in completed the formal seating of the newly elected members; no further election disputes or challenges were recorded during the public session.
