3 Candidates Vie for Westfield School Board in 2026

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Three candidates have filed to run in the upcoming 2026 Westfield school board election in April. The candidates include one incumbent, Kent Diamond, and two newcomers, Patrick Duffy and Anthony Tessitore, who are vying for three, three-year terms. Current board members Brendan Galligan and Charles Gelinas are not seeking re-election.

Why it matters

The Westfield school board election is an important local political race that will determine the leadership and direction of the district's public schools. With two incumbent members not running, this election represents an opportunity for new voices and perspectives to join the board.

The details

The three candidates running for the Westfield school board are Kent Diamond (the incumbent), Patrick Duffy, and Anthony Tessitore. Board members Brendan Galligan, who has served since 2013, and Charles Gelinas, who has served since 2023, are not seeking re-election. The school board election will be held on April 21, 2026.

• The school board election will be held on April 21, 2026.
• Brendan Galligan has served on the board since 2013.
• Charles Gelinas has served on the board since 2023.

What’s next

The school board election will be held on April 21, 2026, and the results will determine the new leadership of the Westfield public school district.