Politics & Government

Election 2025: Cheltenham, Jenkintown School Board Candidates Revealed

Residents will go to the polls to vote in the May 20 primary election for school board candidates in Jenkintown and Cheltenham.

The Montgomery County Board of Elections has announced the candidate slate for school board in Abington Township.
The Montgomery County Board of Elections has announced the candidate slate for school board in Abington Township. (Patch Graphic)

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — The Montgomery County Board of Elections has released its unofficial list of candidates running for the school board in Jenkintown Borough and Cheltenham Township.

During primary elections, voters choose their candidates for the Democratic and Republican parties, but many school board races feature candidates cross-filing for positions.

Cheltenham Township

Four incumbent school directors are running for four, four-year terms.

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Democrats

  • Zachary Epps
  • Leah Mulhearn'
  • Daniel Schultz
  • Caroline Watts

Jenkintown Borough

Democrats / Republicans

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Incumbent school director Lisa Smith is among five candidates seeking four, four-year terms.

  • Laura Igoe
  • Jonathan Litwinowicz
  • Anthony McCloskey (Democrat)
  • Lisa Smith
  • Jason Tucker

The candidates endorsed by the Jenkintown Democratic Committee are Laura Igoe, Jonathan Litwinowicz, Lisa Smith, and Jason Tucker.

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