Rockville City Election Results: Donnell Newton Wins Reelection

ROCKVILLE, MD — Unofficial results from the Nov. 5 election show that Bridget Donnell Newton has been reelected as mayor of Rockville, defeating challenger Virginia D. Onley.

City officials say 12,213 voters cast ballots at the polls, out of more than 38,000 registered voters. The polls closed 8 p.m. on Tuesday; however, residents waited more than five hours to learn the results — partially because of this year's record turnout (nearly double that of Rockville's 2015 election), Bethesda Beat reports.

According to unofficial election results:

• Mayor Donnell Newton received 7,561 votes (won third term)
• Council member Onley received 4,230 votes

The four candidates who won council member seats are split between two slates:

• Monique Ashton - 5,665 votes (ran on "Rockville Forward" slate with Donnell Newton)
• Beryl L. Feinberg - 5648 votes (incumbent, ran on "Rockville Forward" slate)
• David Myles - 5,148 (ran on "Team Rockville" slate with Onley)
• Mark Pierzchala - 4,800 (incumbent, ran on "Team Rockville" slate)

The results are expected to be certified on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. There will be an inauguration ceremony for the new mayor and council at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (603 Edmonston Drive) on Sunday, Nov. 17.

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