Rochester Public Schools considers eliminating need for primary election for board positions

Rochester Public Schools considers eliminating need for primary election for board positions

ROCHESTER — Rochester Public Schools is considering a change that would eliminate primary elections for school board positions and allow all candidates to compete in the general election in November. The Rochester School Board discussed the possibility on Tuesday, Feb. 3, and will vote on the proposal at its next meeting. “Having a general election without a primary would bring consistency to school board elections,” Board Chairwoman Cathy Natha…