A handful of municipal races in the state have yet to be finalized and are likely headed to recounts.
Many counties have finished tallying votes and certified results, although a handful still appear to have mail-in ballots to process. Below is a list of races that still appear too close to call.
Boonton: In Boonton’s first ward, the race for town council is a dead heat — Republican Councilman Cy Wekilsky is tied with Democrat Melissa Di Salvo, 645-645. The results have been certified, meaning the election will finish as a tie unless a recount finds a different result.
Trenton: In Trenton’s South Ward, the race for a council seat is tied. Incumbent Jenna Figueroa Kettenburg and Damian Malave each have 1,044 votes to their name, setting up a December run-off.
Cherry Hill: A recount has been requested in the race for three Cherry Hill School District seats. Bridget Palmer and Dean Drizin each secured victory, but the race for the third seat was tight. Kurt Braddock received 10,857 votes, just 22 more than Harvey Vazquez’s 10,835.
Cape May Point: Three commissioner seats in the small borough of Cape May Point were up for grabs, and one was nabbed by Anita vanHeeswyk. The other two were about as close as could be. Elise Geiger and Suzanne Yunghans each received 91 votes, while Catherine Busch received 90. If a recount adjusts the tally by just one, there could be a new result.
Bloomingdale: In Passaic County’s Bloomingdale, John Graziano won one seat on the borough council. The other seat appears to have been won by Republican Evelyn Schubert with 2,002 votes. Democrat Jeniffer Hagan is right behind with 2,000 votes, but a recount could be needed.
Hammonton: The third seat up for grabs in Hammonton’s council is still tight. Independent incumbent Steven Furgione has received 3,138 votes while Republican Joseph Caruso Jr. is at 3,117. Hammonton still apparently has 46 mail-in ballots to vote, as well as some provisional ballots to process.