There are two separate contests for School Committee in 2026.
Arlington voters can select up to 3 candidates for the three-year term.
​Voters can also select 1 candidate to fill the one-year unexpired term.
The other candidates in the race deserve your consideration. Here are links to their websites, and their 2026 ACMi profiles.

Candidate for Re-Election to a 3 year term.​
Elizabeth R. Exton
https://www.elizabethexton.com/​

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​Candidate for Re-Election to a 3 year term.
​Laura B. Gitelson
https://www.electlauragitelson.com/​

​Candidate for Re-Election to a 3 year term.
Paul Schlichtman
https://schlichtman.org/



​Arlington Patch candidate profile.
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Candidate for an unexpired 1 year term.
Shaun ​Berry
https://www.electshaunberry.com/​



​Arlington Patch candidate profile.

Candidate for an unexpired 1 year term.
Crystal Haynes Copithorne
https://crystalforarlington.com/



​Arlington Patch candidate profile.

Candidate for an unexpired 1 year term.
​Dmitry Missiuro Vasilyev
https://sites.google.com/view/dmitry-vasilyev/


​Arlington Patch candidate profile.

​Arlington Community Media Inc.
School Committee Debate
Candidates for unexpired 1 year term.

​League of Women Voters of Arlington
​Envision Arlington
​​Arlington Community Media Inc.
Candidates' Night

March 18, 2026