Bhalla Team Declares Victory In Hoboken Mayor/Council Election

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla won re-election unopposed Tuesday night, and he also declared victory for his team of three council candidates, who were far ahead of seven challengers. The numbers are the most recent posted by 11 p.m. by the County of Hudson.

As of late Tuesday evening, incumbent Councilwoman Emily Jabbour had amassed the most votes among council candidates, with teammates Councilman Jim Doyle and political newcomer Joe Quintero within a few votes of each other as of the end of the night.

"This was an overwhelming victory tonight for Mayor Bhalla and the Team Bhalla at-large council slate," said campaign spokesperson Rob Horowitz shortly before 10 p.m. "Hoboken voters sent an message that they strongly approved of the performance, policies, and new proposals of Mayor Bhalla and his council team. Team Bhalla thanks Hoboken voters for the strong mandate they provided —one that will create momentum for leading Hoboken forward. Team Bhalla congratulates all the council opponents for their hard work and the good campaigns.”

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The numbers as of 11 p.m. Tuesday, according to Hudson County:

• Mayor: Ravi Bhalla (running for re-election unopposed): 4,325
• Write-Ins: 298

For Council, 3 spots open:

• Emily Jabbour, Team Bhalla: 2,965
• Jim Doyle, Team Bhalla: 2,806
• Joe Quintero, Team Bhalla: 2,789
• Cheryl Fallick, Independently Together: 1,233
• Sheila Brennan, Independently Together: 1,193
• Paul Presinzano, Independently Together: 1,213
• Manuel Rivera, Manny Rivera for Hoboken: 509
• Ian Rintel, Too Many Politicians In Politics: 497
• Patricia Waiters, Patricia Waiters for Real Constituent Services: 379
• Cindy Wiegand, Your Friendly Neighborhood Councilwoman: 444
• Write-Ins: 33

See links to their profiles here.

Other Information

Hoboken's municipal elections are non-partisan, meaning the elections aren't Republicans vs. Democrats, but various individuals and slates against each other.

Bhalla's team was well funded going into the race, amassing at least $171,000.

School Board Results

In addition to the mayor/council race, four candidates ran for three spots on the Hoboken Board of Education. The results as of 11 p.m. were:

• Ailene McGuirk: 2,670
• Malani Caemartori: 2,544
• Thomas Kluepfel: 2,253
• Patricia Waiters: 1,449
• Write-Ins: 85

Updated results can be found on Patch this week as well as here.

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