Democrats Hold Major Lead In Morristown Council Race

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty ran unopposed in the General Election, but his allies did not. However, Dougherty's Democratic slate came away with a commanding lead on Election Night against their independent challengers.

The "Morristown First" ticket included incumbents Toshiba Foster and David Silva and newcomer Nathan Umbriac. As of 11:30 p.m., they hold more than double the vote totals of independents Michelle Harris, Kristi Dimogerodakis and John Thomas Jr.

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Morris County officials have tallied votes from 92.86 percent of precincts in Morristown as of 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. Results don't become official until the county clerk certifies them.

See the results below:

Town Council results (vote for three)

(92.86 percent of districts reporting)

• Toshiba Foster (D): 1,956
• David Silva (D): 1,945
• Nathan Umbriac (D): 1,917
• Kristi Dimogerodakis (I): 770
• Michelle Harris (I): 781
• John Thomas Jr. (I): 694

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