Final Holmdel BOE Results: Sockol Beats Ammirati By 13 Votes

HOLMDEL, NJ — With all districts reporting, including provisional votes and absentees (what's commonly referred to as 'mail-in' ballots), the Holmdel Board of Education race that hung by one vote last week has now been decided.

As per Wednesday, Nov. 13 the three top highest vote getters are:

Joseph Hammer 1,760 votes 18.87 percent of the vote

Elizabeth Urbanski 1,751 votes 18.77 percent of the vote

Michael Sockol 1,715 votes 18.39 percent of the vote

Lori Ammirati 1,702 votes 18.25 percent of the vote

Jaimie Hynes 1,652 votes 17.71 percent of the vote

John Martinez 721 votes 7.73 percent of the vote

As of last week, Sockol and Ammirati were stuck in a nail-biting tie, with 1,630 to 1,629 votes respectively. Both are longtime Holmdel Board of Ed. members.

"It was an extremely close race, reflecting the high caliber of the candidates who chose to run," said Sockol on Wednesday. "I will miss working with Lori Ammirati on the school board. She was a true champion for our kids and our teachers, and truly hope we can benefit from her passion on the board again in the near future."

"I look forward to working with Joe Hammer and Elizabeth Urbanski on the board next year, and I also commend Jaimie Hynes and John Martinez for showing a willingness to give their time and energy in support of our schools," he added. "I’m honored to be given another opportunity to serve Holmdel residents on the School Board. Thank you so much for your trust and support."

"As a fellow Board member, I have great respect in Mike's experience and knowledge regarding the Holmdel BOE and community so I know we will be in good hands either way," Ammirati said in a statement last week when they were still apart by just one vote.

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