Election 2013: Three Incumbents, Five Challengers Running for Orland School District 135 Board

Three current Orland School District 135 Board of Education members are up for re-election and are campaigning along with five challengers for the four open seats on April 9.

Incumbents Tom Cunningham, Ann Gentile and Mary Bragg are looking for another term on the district school board. Challengers Michael Carroll, Mike Maratea, Laura Berry, Sandy Kulak and Nathan Jaisingh are seeking the open seats. 

CANDIDATE BIOS

Early voting begins March 25. Election Day is April 9. When we get closer to the days when you can cast a ballot, we'll post links to biographical and issue-based information about the trustee candidates.

• Michael Carroll
• Michael Maratea
• Laura Berry
• Sandra Kulak
• Nathan Jaisingh
• Ann Gentile (incumbent)
• Mary Bragg (incumbent)
• Tom Cunningham (incumbent)

CARE 135 QUESTIONNAIRE

Read responses from six candidates to the Care 135 election questionnaire.

THE 'MUST-READ' STORIES

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• Cunningham Remains on D135 Ballot (Live Blog Transcript)
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• 7 Questions With D135’s New Superintendent
• Cunningham’s D135 Election Petitions Challenged
• D135 Makes Hundreds of Snowflakes for Sandy Hook Victims

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