Live 2026 Election Results For Montclair School Board, Town Council

These results were last updated at 8:06 p.m. on Nov. 3

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Two local Election Day races have reached the finish line in Montclair.

Voters in Montclair cast ballots for school board and town council on Tuesday as part of the 2026 midterm election.

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There are three seats available on the Montclair Board of Education. The candidates are: David Moon, Richard Reynics, Corey Pierson, Brandie Bookhart, George Simpson, Andrew Gideon, and Ayelet Haran.

According to the Essex County Clerk’s Office, here are the latest uncertified results with zero percent of districts fully reported (check back here for updated totals):

• David Moon – 2,595 votes, 20.83%
• Richard Reynics – 1,864 votes, 14.96%
• Corey Pierson – 2,551 votes, 20.48%
• Brandie Bookhart – 939 votes, 7.54%
• George Simpson – 1,129 votes, 9.06%
• Andrew Gideon – 1,512 votes, 12.14%
• Ayelet Haran – 1,866 votes, 14.98%

TOWN COUNCIL

Montclair residents voted for one available council at-large seat. The winner will fill a vacancy left by William Harrison, who was appointed as a temporary replacement for Carmel Loughman last year. The candidates are: Mariana Horta, Toni Martin, and Kyle Porro.

According to the Essex County Clerk’s Office, here are the latest uncertified results with zero percent of districts fully reported:

• Mariana Horta – 1,963 votes, 42.16%
• Toni Martin – 1,716 votes, 36.86%
• Kyle Porro – 977 votes, 20.98%

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