ROSELLE/ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The polls have closed and sounds of cheering echoed from the Roselle Democratic Headquarters in Roselle on Tuesday evening as a tight race for Mayor came to a close with Roselle Mayor Christine Dansereau taking the vote by a large margin. The entire Column A Team won and those gathered in Roselle headed off to ‘The Lobby” in Elizabeth to celebrate with their colleagues after a brief celebration with their local supporters.
With most of the votes counted here is a break down of the winners.
All results are unofficial until all votes including absentee ballots are counted!
BOROUGH OF ROSELLE
Mayoral Race:
(D)Christine Dansereau wins over opponent (D)Ceicilia Ricks
(R) No Petition Filed
Council At Large:
(D)Reginald Atkins wins over opponent (D)Anthony Esposito
(R) No Petition Filed
2nd Ward:
(D)Carla Walker wins over opponent (D)Sylvia Turnage
(R) No Petition Filed
5th Ward:
(D)Sam Bishop wins over opponent (D)Brian Bullock
(R) No Petition Filed
In Other Races,
General Assembly:
Democratic Candidates: Annette Quijano, Jamel C. Holley win over opponents A.Tony Monteiro, Jorge Batista, Gullano Farina, Vivan Bell
Republican Candidates: Stephen Kozlovich and Roger Stryeski win in an uncontested race.
County Clerk:
(D)Joanne Rajoppi win in an uncontested race.
(R)Joseph Aubourg win in an uncontested race.
Board of Chosen Freeholders:
Democratic Candidates: Alexander Mirabella, Mohamed Jalloh, Burce Bergen wins over opponent Diana Escobar, Eric Kulick and Fabiola Rios.
Republican Candidates: Rene’ Dierkes, Richard Fornunato and Joseph Bonilla win in an uncontested race.
Male Member of County Committee:
(D)Reginald Atkins wins over opponent (D)Seaton Samuel
Female Member of County Committee:
(D)Cynthia Atkins win in an uncontested race.
ROSELLE PARK
All candidates were in an uncontested race.
2nd ward:
Joseph Alfano (R)
Joseph Petroski (D)
5th Ward:
Thos Shipley (R)
Richard Templeton (D)
